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Biosphere

 
     
  The biosphere is the area between the upper levels of the Earth\'s crust and the lower levels of the atmosphere, which is occupied by living organisms. Life scientists use the term collectively to describe all the Earth\'s habitats which can support life, or to describe the living organisms as a planet-wide, dynamic community. RB

See also ecosystem; biogeography.
 
 

 

 

 
 
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