ecosphere
[ ek-oh-sfeer, ee-koh- ]
/ ˈɛk oʊˌsfɪər, ˈi koʊ- /
noun
Also called physiological atmosphere.
the part of the atmosphere in which it is possible to breathe normally without aid: the portion of the troposphere from sea level to an altitude of about 13,000 feet (4000 meters).
Ecology.
the planetary ecosystem, including all the earth's living organisms and their physical environment; biosphere.
Words nearby ecosphere
ecophysiology,
ecopolitics,
ecoregion,
ecorse,
ecospecies,
ecosphere,
ecosystem,
ecosystem services,
ecotage,
ecotarian,
ecotaxis
British Dictionary definitions for ecosphere
ecosphere
/ (ˈiːkəʊˌsfɪə, ˈɛkəʊ-) /
noun
the planetary ecosystem, consisting of all living organisms and their environment
Scientific definitions for ecosphere
ecosphere
[ ē′kō-sfîr′ ]
The regions of the Earth that are capable of supporting life, together with the ecosystems they contain; the biosphere.