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semiterrestrial

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective semiterrestrial has 1 sense
  1. semiterrestrial - chiefly but not exclusively terrestrial

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Semiterrestrial

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Referring to an organism that lives both on land and in water.

Example: The turtle is a semiterrestrial creature, spending much of its time both in the water and on the shore.

Sense 2: Pertaining to something that combines characteristics or features of both land and water.

Example: The semiterrestrial ecosystem of mangroves is a unique environment supporting a diverse range of plant and animal species.


Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A living organism that exists both on land and in water.

Example: Fish, being semiterrestrials, possess specialized adaptations to survive in both aquatic and terrestrial environments.

Sense 2: A person who enjoys or engages in activities both on land and in water.

Example: A semiterrestrial like Jake loves kayaking on the river and hiking in the mountains.


Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense: In a manner that relates to both land and water.

Example: The ducks moved semiterrestrially, seamlessly transitioning from swimming to waddling on the riverbank.


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