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semiterrestrial (adjective) (not comparable)
Not growing or living entirely on land; partly terrestrial. A semiterrestrial crustacean needs both water and land in order to survive.

There are many amphibians that are semiterrestrial, requiring a most environment, and some lay their eggs on land for breeding.

This entry is located in the following units: semi- (page 3) terr-, terra-, -ter (page 2)