emersal
adjective
emer·sal
(ˈ)ē¦mərsəl,
ə̇ˈm-
: rising toward or floating at the surface of water
—used especially of aquatic plants or animals or their products
the emersal eggs of many marine fishes
—contrasted with demersal
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“Emersal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emersal. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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