terricolous

 
Pronunciation: /tɛˈrɪkələs/

adjective

Zoology
  • (of an animal such as an earthworm) living on the ground or in the soil.
  • Botany (of a plant, especially a lichen) growing on soil or on the ground.

Origin:

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