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The habitats of the plants and animals that live on land are called ____ habitat.


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Terrestrial habitat:

  1. Terrestrial habitats are the living spaces of land-based plants and animals.
  2. Terrestrial animals and plants are those that inhabit the land.
  3. Desert habitat: The plants, animals, and other species that inhabit deserts have adapted to withstand the arid climate, scarcity of water, and desolate surroundings.
  4. Mountain habitat: As you go up a mountain, the temperature changes quickly and rises. Tree species alter as the temperature drops, then become rarer before going extinct totally.
  5. Polar habitat: The Earth's two poles are home to polar habitats. They have a lot of snow and ice, and it is chilly and windy. Even trees cannot grow in extreme cold. Polar habitats occupy a large portion of the tundra.

Final answer: The habitats of the plants and animals that live on land are called terrestrial habitats.


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