emersal

emersal
\(ˈ)ē|mərsəl, ə̇ˈm-\ adjective
Etymology: Latin emersus (past participle of emergere to emerge) + English -al — more at emerge
: 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

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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