Learn English – a one-word opposite of “submerged” in the physical sense

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I'm looking for a one-word opposite of "submerged". The context is a study where I'm looking into species that live below the surface and thus can be conveniently labeled as "Submerged" in my plot. However I can't find a good word to describe those found living on the surface (of a peat bog).

Emerged or surficial(?) comes to mind but since I'm not a native speaker I'm not too sure that I can use it that way.

Best Answer

The word Turf animals or Turf could be used to describe something that is related to Ground/Land. Apart from Turf, Terra-firma could be used which means Ground.