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biosphere

[bahy-uh-sfeer] / ˈbaɪ əˌsfɪər /
NOUN
environment
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The biosphere reserve also serves as the main freshwater source for 5 million people in Mexico City.

From Washington Post

Networks of species perform the ecosystem services that support our living biosphere — forming the foundation of a healthy existence for humankind on planet Earth.

From Washington Post

"Fungi are vital for ecosystem functioning, aiding in the decomposition and nutrient cycling within our biosphere," they added.

From Salon

By studying Phobos soil samples including material from Mars, scientists hope to learn about the evolution of the Martian biosphere, Usui said.

From Seattle Times

The man has no idea that, more than 3,700 years ago, safety case biosphere modelers used 21st-century computer technologies to reckon everyday situations like his.

From Scientific American