terrestrial
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/təˈrestriəl/
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/təˈrestriəl/
living or existing on land, not in water or air
Terrestrial animals like rabbits and squirrels live on the ground.
related to the Earth, not outer space
The study of terrestrial ecosystems focuses on life on land.
using technology on the ground, not from satellites
Some communication systems are terrestrial, relying on signals from antennas on the ground.