biosphere

== English == === Etymology === Borrowed from German Biosphäre, coined by Austrian geologist Eduard Suess in 1875. By surface analysis, bio- +‎ -sphere. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈbaɪəʊˌsfɪə(ɹ)/ === Noun === biosphere (plural biospheres) The part of the Earth and its atmosphere capable of supporting life. The totality of living organisms and their environment. ==== Hypernyms ==== sphere ==== Hyponyms ==== deep biosphere ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== biospheric / biospherical ==== Translations ====