Maastollinen

Maastollinen is a Finnish term that generally translates to "terrestrial" or "related to the land" in English. It is often used in a scientific or ecological context to describe phenomena, organisms, or environments that exist or occur on land, as opposed to in water or in the air. For example, a maastollinen organism would be one that lives on land, such as a terrestrial plant or animal. Similarly, maastollinen tutkimus would refer to research conducted on land-based ecosystems.

The term emphasizes the physical environment of land and its associated characteristics. This can include factors like soil type, topography, vegetation cover, and climate as they pertain to terrestrial life and processes. In discussions about biodiversity, maastollinen ecosystems are contrasted with aquatic or aerial ones, highlighting the unique adaptations and interactions found within each realm.

In a broader sense, maastollinen can also refer to things pertaining to the landscape or terrain. For instance, maastollinen kartta would be a topographical map. The core meaning consistently revolves around the land itself as a distinct habitat or domain.