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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
terrestrial
adj
semiterrestrial
adj
semiterrestrial
adj
terrestrially
adv
terrestrially
adv
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.
