Kontrollilaji
A kontrollilaji, often translated as "control species" or "indicator species," is a term used in various scientific fields, particularly in ecology and pest management, to refer to a specific organism or group of organisms that serves as a benchmark for assessing environmental conditions or the effectiveness of control measures. The choice of a kontrollilaji depends heavily on the context.
In ecological studies, a kontrollilaji might be a species whose presence, absence, or population size is indicative
In pest management, a kontrollilaji is a species used to evaluate the efficacy of a control strategy.