Kiviperäinen
Kiviperäinen is a Finnish term that translates to "stone-bottomed" or "rocky bottom". It is most commonly used to describe bodies of water, such as lakes, rivers, or the sea, where the substrate is composed of rocks, gravel, or pebbles rather than sand or mud. This characteristic has significant implications for the aquatic environment.
The presence of a kiviperäinen bottom affects water clarity. Rocky substrates tend to settle out suspended
Furthermore, kiviperäinen environments often support a distinct community of organisms. Invertebrates such as caddisfly larvae, freshwater