Terrestrial bacteria Synonyms

Definitions for Terrestrial


  • (adjective) having to do with life on earth especially as opposed to that in heaven
  • (adjective) having to do with the practical details of regular life
  • (adjective) of or relating to or characteristic of the planet Earth or its inhabitants

Definitions for Bacteria


  • (noun) (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission ; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants