elolliset
Elolliset is the Finnish term for living beings or living things. In biology and education, elolliset refers to organisms that carry out life processes and differ from elottomat, or non-living objects. The concept is used to group entities that share fundamental characteristics of life.
Key features commonly associated with elolliset include metabolism, growth, reproduction, development, and response to stimuli. Most
Classification of elolliset covers a broad range of life forms, including plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms
In Finnish curricula, the distinction between elolliset and elottomat serves as an introductory organizing principle in