Terrestrial
volume
British pronunciation/təɹˈɛstɹɪəl/
American pronunciation/tɝˈɛstɹiəɫ/

Definition & Meaning of "terrestrial"

terrestrial
01

related to or living on land, rather than in the sea or air

02

relating to or characteristic of Earth or its inhabitants

03

operating or living or growing on land

04

of this earth

05

concerned with the world or worldly matters

06

denoting television channels that operate using stations located on the ground, rather than satellites

terrestrial

adj

semiterrestrial

adj

semiterrestrial

adj

terrestrially

adv

terrestrially

adv
example
Example
The terrestrial ecosystem of the Amazon rainforest supports a vast diversity of plant and animal species.
While dolphins and whales dominate the oceans, lions and elephants are among the kings of terrestrial habitats.
Unlike their aquatic relatives, terrestrial turtles spend most of their lives on land, often in dry, sandy environments.
The exploration team is studying both marine and terrestrial ecosystems on the island.
Scientists study terrestrial biomes to understand how different climates and terrains affect the distribution of land-based organisms.
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