Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
terrestrial-vertebrate
Noun
/təˈrɛstrɪəl ˈvɜrtəbrɪt/
Definition
A terrestrial vertebrate is an animal with a backbone that lives primarily on land.
Examples
- Humans are terrestrial vertebrates that have evolved to thrive in various environments.
- Many terrestrial vertebrates, such as mammals and reptiles, have developed adaptations to help them survive on land.
- Birds, as a group of terrestrial vertebrates, exhibit various behaviors suited for life away from the water.
Meaning
This term refers to animals with a spine that have adapted to life on land, as opposed to aquatic environments.
Synonyms
- Land vertebrate
- Terrestrial animal
- Non-aquatic vertebrate
