Terrestrial Environment
Definition
A terrestrial environment refers to land environments on Earth – including forests, grasslands, deserts, coastal areas etc., where organisms live and interact with each other and their surroundings.
Related terms
Aquatic Environment: An environmental zone that consists water bodies like oceans, seas, lakes etc., where aquatic organisms live.
Biome: A large community of plants and animals that occupies a distinct region.
Ecosystem: A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
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AP Biology - 8.5 Community Ecology
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