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biosphere

noun bio·sphere \ˈbī-ə-ˌsfir\

: the part of the Earth in which life can exist

Full Definition of BIOSPHERE

1
:  the part of the world in which life can exist
2
:  living organisms together with their environment
bio·spher·ic \ˌbī-ə-ˈsfir-ik, -ˈsfer-, -ˈsfe-rik\ adjective
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First Known Use of BIOSPHERE

1899

Other Ecology Terms

Malthusian, anthropogenic, biomass, carbon footprint, crepuscular, niche, sere, symbiosis, taiga, tundra
Medical Dictionary

biosphere

noun bio·sphere \ˈbī-ə-ˌsfi(ə)r\

Medical Definition of BIOSPHERE

1
:  the part of the world in which life can exist
2
:  living beings together with their environment

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