Chapter 29.2, Problem 2MI

Summary Introduction

To state:

The definition of the term terrestrial.

Introduction:

A place where organisms live and get their food, shelter and their mate is called habitat or dwelling place. Habitat may be land or ground, water and air. Based on their dwelling place organisms may be terrestrial, aquatic and aerial.

Explanation of Solution

The term terrestrial refers to anything related to land or the Earth surface. Land-based organisms are called terrestrial. Thus, an animal living on land is the terrestrial animal. Therefore, the organism which lives predominately on land is called a terrestrial organism. it may be an animal or plants.

Conclusion

Living on or in land is terrestrial.