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.