Pohjamaksu
Pohjamaksu, also known as "bottom feeding," is a term used in ecology and fisheries science to describe the feeding behavior of certain organisms that feed on the bottom of bodies of water, such as lakes, rivers, and oceans. This behavior is common among various aquatic species, including fish, crustaceans, and mollusks.
Bottom feeders typically use their mouths or specialized feeding structures to scrape, sieve, or filter food
Pohjamaksu is an important ecological process as it helps recycle nutrients and organic material back into
The term "pohjamaksu" is most commonly used in the context of Finnish and Estonian fisheries and ecology,