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terrestrial creature
[/təˈrestriəl ˈkriːtʃər/]
noun
pl: terrestrial creatures
criatura terrestre
1.
An animal or living organism that lives on land rather than in water or air
Terrestrial creatures such as lions and elephants roam the African savanna.
Criaturas terrestres como leões e elefantes vagam pela savana africana.
2.
Any organism that is adapted to living on the Earth's surface or in soil
Earthworms are important terrestrial creatures for soil health.
As minhocas são criaturas terrestres importantes para a saúde do solo.
Synonyms
land animal
land creature
ground-dwelling animal
terrestrial animal
Antonyms
aquatic creature
marine creature
aquatic animal
aerial creature
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
criatura terrestre
standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
criatura terrestre
commonly used in scientific and educational contexts
Portugal
criatura terrestre
standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
as common as dirt
down to earth
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