Pintapohjaiset
Pintapohjaiset is a Finnish term that translates to "surface-based" or "surface-dwelling." It is often used in ecological contexts to describe organisms or processes that are primarily associated with the surface of a particular environment. This can refer to a variety of habitats, including the surface of water bodies, soil, or even the surfaces of other organisms.
In limnology, the study of inland waters, pintapohjaiset refers to organisms living in the uppermost layer
In soil science, pintapohjaiset can describe organisms that inhabit the uppermost layers of the soil, often
The term can also be applied more broadly to any situation where an organism or process is