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land creature
[/lænd ˈkriːtʃər/]
noun
pl: land creatures
criatura terrestre
1.
An animal that lives on land rather than in water or air
Elephants and lions are land creatures that live in Africa.
Elefantes e leões são criaturas terrestres que vivem na África.
2.
Any organism adapted to terrestrial habitats
Land creatures have evolved various adaptations for survival on earth.
As criaturas terrestres evoluíram várias adaptações para sobreviver na terra.
Synonyms
terrestrial animal
ground animal
land animal
Antonyms
aquatic creature
sea creature
water creature
aerial creature
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
criatura terrestre
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
animal terrestre
Commonly used alternative
Portugal
criatura terrestre
Standard European Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
bicho da terra
Colloquial regional variant
Related Idioms & Phrases
solid ground dweller
creature of the earth
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