The ecosystem of land plants and animals found on the land surface of the continents is called:

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The term terrestrial specifically refers to the ecosystem found on land surface. A is incorrect because aquatic ecosystems are found in bodies of water, such as oceans, rivers, and lakes. C is also incorrect because marine ecosystems specifically refer to the ecosystems found in oceans and other saltwater environments. D is incorrect because freshwater ecosystems are found in bodies of freshwater, such as lakes, rivers, and ponds.

The Ecosystem of Land Plants and Animals Found on the Land