Terrestrial

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011884",
  "term": "Terrestrial",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Relating to organisms, habitats, or processes that exist or occur on land, as opposed to in aquatic or atmospheric environments. In ecotoxicology, it specifies the domain of study, focusing on the effects of toxic substances on land-dwelling plants, animals, and microorganisms and their interactions within ecosystems like forests, grasslands, and soils. Terrestrial toxicity testing evaluates endpoints such as mortality, growth, and reproduction in representative species like the earthworm Eisenia fetida or the plant Lactuca sativa.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 955 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/terrestrial/"
}