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'Terra' is the Latin word for earth. So an animal that lives on the surface of the earth is called terrestrial. This is the same root word as 'extraterrestrial' meaning an alien.
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Why is sunlight an important abiotic factor in all terrestrial ecosystems?
because it provides energy to the organism in the terrestrial ecosystem
What were the first group of terrestrial plants?
What were the first terrestrial animals?
The correct term for an ecosystem on land is?
Terrestrial
Examples of terrestrial plants?
A terrestrial plant is a plant that grows on or in the land. Some examples include: - Bermuda grass - All kind of trees - Ferns - Shrubs
What is a terrestrial habitat?
factors that causes terrestrial environment ?
What is an example of terrestrial organism?
A terrestrial organism is an organism that predominantly lives on land. Examples of terrestrial organisms are dogs, cows, wolves and ants.
What is the oldest terrestrial organism?
your heart
Can a terrestrial organism perform photosynthesis?
yes all green terrestrial plants can photosynthesise
Why is sunlight an important abiotic factor in all terrestrial ecosystems?
because it provides energy to the organism in the terrestrial ecosystem
If an organism is terrestrial it lives in what kind of environment?
IT will live on the land.landland
Which organism has a gas exchange surface adapted for a terrestrial environment?
earthworms.
What term is defined as a terrestrial ecosystem characterized by a particular climate and the organism?
biome
What term is defined as terrestrial ecosystem characterized by particular climate and the organism found there?
biome
In what habitat would a cold blooded organism be least likely to live?
A terrestrial, arctic habitat.
In what habitat would a cold-blooded organism be least likely to live?
A terrestrial, arctic habitat.
Is venus jovian or terrestrial?
Venus is a terrestrial planet.
What advantage does a salt water organism have over a fresh water or terrestrial organism?
A salt water has an advantage over other organisms because the earth is made of more salt water then it is fresh water or land. This gives it more space to live and reproduce.
