Definition of terricolous in English:

terricolous

adjective tɛˈrɪkələstɛˈrɪkələs

Zoology

1(of an animal such as an earthworm) living on the ground or in the soil.
〔动〕（动物，如蚯蚓）陆栖的，生活在土里的
Example sentencesExamples
- The great majority of formicine genera, however, are both terricolous and cocoon-makers.
1. 1.1Botany (of a plant, especially a lichen) growing on soil or on the ground.
  〔植〕（植物，尤指地衣）地上生的，陆生的
  Example sentencesExamples
  The first phase of my research addressed the question ‘do distinct terricolous lichen assemblages occur within these badlands as opposed to a random distribution of species?’
  The present paper investigates the hypothesis that accumulation of metal ions from soils by terricolous mosses is important in ameliorating SO 2 toxicity.
  Similarly, some terricolous mosses are confined to calcareous soils in polluted areas, but are more widespread in non-polluted areas.
  The book starts off with an colourful introduction to the pros and cons of the terms terricolous and epigaeous, and an overview of the terricolous lichen vegetation typology in Italy.
  The proposition that tolerance of SO2 by these terricolous mosses depends on metabolic detoxification of dissolved bisulfite was investigated.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Latin terricola 'earth dweller' (from terra 'earth' + colere 'inhabit') + -ous.

Definition of terricolous in US English:

terricolous

adjectiveteˈrikələstɛˈrɪkələs

Zoology

1(of an animal such as an earthworm) living on the ground or in the soil.
〔动〕（动物，如蚯蚓）陆栖的，生活在土里的
Example sentencesExamples
- The great majority of formicine genera, however, are both terricolous and cocoon-makers.
1. 1.1Botany (of a plant, especially a lichen) growing on soil or on the ground.
  〔植〕（植物，尤指地衣）地上生的，陆生的
  Example sentencesExamples
  The proposition that tolerance of SO2 by these terricolous mosses depends on metabolic detoxification of dissolved bisulfite was investigated.
  The first phase of my research addressed the question ‘do distinct terricolous lichen assemblages occur within these badlands as opposed to a random distribution of species?’
  The book starts off with an colourful introduction to the pros and cons of the terms terricolous and epigaeous, and an overview of the terricolous lichen vegetation typology in Italy.
  Similarly, some terricolous mosses are confined to calcareous soils in polluted areas, but are more widespread in non-polluted areas.
  The present paper investigates the hypothesis that accumulation of metal ions from soils by terricolous mosses is important in ameliorating SO 2 toxicity.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Latin terricola ‘earth dweller’ (from terra ‘earth’ + colere ‘inhabit’) + -ous.

单词	terricolous
释义	Definition of terricolous in English: terricolous adjective tɛˈrɪkələstɛˈrɪkələs Zoology 1(of an animal such as an earthworm) living on the ground or in the soil. 〔动〕（动物，如蚯蚓）陆栖的，生活在土里的 Example sentencesExamples The great majority of formicine genera, however, are both terricolous and cocoon-makers. 1.1Botany (of a plant, especially a lichen) growing on soil or on the ground. 〔植〕（植物，尤指地衣）地上生的，陆生的 Example sentencesExamples The first phase of my research addressed the question ‘do distinct terricolous lichen assemblages occur within these badlands as opposed to a random distribution of species?’ The present paper investigates the hypothesis that accumulation of metal ions from soils by terricolous mosses is important in ameliorating SO 2 toxicity. Similarly, some terricolous mosses are confined to calcareous soils in polluted areas, but are more widespread in non-polluted areas. The book starts off with an colourful introduction to the pros and cons of the terms terricolous and epigaeous, and an overview of the terricolous lichen vegetation typology in Italy. The proposition that tolerance of SO2 by these terricolous mosses depends on metabolic detoxification of dissolved bisulfite was investigated. Origin Mid 19th century: from Latin terricola 'earth dweller' (from terra 'earth' + colere 'inhabit') + -ous. Definition of terricolous in US English: terricolous adjectiveteˈrikələstɛˈrɪkələs Zoology 1(of an animal such as an earthworm) living on the ground or in the soil. 〔动〕（动物，如蚯蚓）陆栖的，生活在土里的 Example sentencesExamples The great majority of formicine genera, however, are both terricolous and cocoon-makers. 1.1Botany (of a plant, especially a lichen) growing on soil or on the ground. 〔植〕（植物，尤指地衣）地上生的，陆生的 Example sentencesExamples The proposition that tolerance of SO2 by these terricolous mosses depends on metabolic detoxification of dissolved bisulfite was investigated. The first phase of my research addressed the question ‘do distinct terricolous lichen assemblages occur within these badlands as opposed to a random distribution of species?’ The book starts off with an colourful introduction to the pros and cons of the terms terricolous and epigaeous, and an overview of the terricolous lichen vegetation typology in Italy. Similarly, some terricolous mosses are confined to calcareous soils in polluted areas, but are more widespread in non-polluted areas. The present paper investigates the hypothesis that accumulation of metal ions from soils by terricolous mosses is important in ameliorating SO 2 toxicity. Origin Mid 19th century: from Latin terricola ‘earth dweller’ (from terra ‘earth’ + colere ‘inhabit’) + -ous.
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