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biosphere
[ bahy-uh-sfeer ]
noun
- the part of the earth's crust, waters, and atmosphere that supports life.
- the ecosystem comprising the entire earth and the living organisms that inhabit it.
biosphere
/ ˈbaɪəˌsfɪə /
noun
- the part of the earth's surface and atmosphere inhabited by living things
biosphere
/ bī′ə-sfîr′ /
- The parts of the land, sea, and atmosphere in which organisms are able to live. The biosphere is an irregularly shaped, relatively thin zone in which life is concentrated on or near the Earth's surface and throughout its waters.
- All the Earth's ecosystems considered as a single, self-sustaining unit.
biosphere
- The thin outer shell of the Earth and the inner layers of its atmosphere ; the place where all living systems are found.
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- bi·o·spher·ic [bahy-, uh, -, sfer, -ik], adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of biosphere1
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Synonym Study
See ecosystem ( def ).
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Example Sentences
There are six UNESCO biosphere reserves and nine UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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