Biosphere
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbaɪəʊˌsfɪə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Biosphere is a noun meaning The part of the Earth and its atmosphere capable of supporting life.
Meaning
The part of the Earth and its atmosphere capable of supporting life.
More Meanings
- The totality of living organisms and their environment.
Example Sentences
Patavig is the second of the Macedon system's giant terrestrial planets, and by far the more interesting. Most of the surface is covered by a vast sea of liquid ammonia, in which a unique aquatic ammonia-based biosphere has developed. While the frozen continents are largely bereft of life, a rich bounty of complex organisms — many larger than a human — flourish in the chilly, toxic seas.
Word Forms
- biospheres
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include atmosphere, geosphere, vital, ecosphere, biospherean, biospherics.
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