Definition of Terrestrial

relating to the land or the Earth

Examples of Terrestrial in a sentence

Earth’s terrestrial biomes include areas such as deserts, taigas, and tropical rainforests.  🔊

Because of the cool climate, many terrestrial insects live in the soil.  🔊

There are few terrestrial plants found in the desert.  🔊

As the royal gardener, Jacob is responsible for the terrestrial area surrounding the castle.  🔊

A tiger is a terrestrial animal that lives on land.  🔊

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