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terrestrial habitat

[tə-ˈres-chə-wəl ˈha-bə-ˌtat]
nounpl: terrestrial habitats
habitat terrestre
1. A natural environment or ecological area on land where organisms, plants, and animals live and interact with their physical surroundings
Forests are one of the most diverse terrestrial habitats on Earth.
As florestas são um dos habitats terrestres mais diversos da Terra.
2. The specific conditions and characteristics of a land-based ecosystem that support the survival of particular species
Desert terrestrial habitat requires organisms adapted to extreme heat and low water availability.
O habitat terrestre desértico requer organismos adaptados ao calor extremo e à disponibilidade baixa de água.
Synonyms
land habitatterrestrial ecosystemland environmentground habitat
Antonyms
aquatic habitatmarine habitataqueous habitatwater habitat

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
habitat terrestre
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese for scientific and ecological contexts
São Paulo
habitat terrestre
Commonly used in academic and environmental discussions
Portugal
habitat terrestre
Standard term used in Portuguese ecology and biology education
General Brazilian
ambiente terrestre
Alternative less technical term meaning 'terrestrial environment'

Related Idioms & Phrases

in its natural habitat - em seu habitat natural
preserve terrestrial habitats - preservar habitats terrestres
terrestrial habitat loss - perda de habitat terrestre
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