= terrestrial, adj. 5a.

Natural History. Occurring on, or inhabiting, land. Zoology. Living on the land as distinguished from the waters, or on the ground as distinct from…

Of, pertaining to, or inhabiting the land; = terrestrial, adj. 5.

Occurring on or inhabiting the land as opposed to water: = terrestrial, adj. 5.

Going, living, etc., on shore. (Opposed to sea-going.)

Existing or occurring on the shore, or on land.

operating from a base on land, as opposed to one on a ship or water.