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terrestrial
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related to or living on land, rather than in the sea or air
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relating to or characteristic of Earth or its inhabitants
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operating or living or growing on land
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of this earth
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concerned with the world or worldly matters
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denoting television channels that operate using stations located on the ground, rather than satellites
Example
While dolphins and whales dominate the oceans, lions and elephants are among the kings of terrestrial habitats.
The exploration team is studying both marine and terrestrial ecosystems on the island.
Terrestrial pollution comes from human activities on land, like industrial emissions and littering.
Terrestrial ecosystems are those found on land, as opposed to aquatic environments.
Landslides and rock avalanches are examples of relatively common terrestrial cataclysms that can develop with little warning.
