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Noun: ecosphere  'ee-kow,sfeer
  1. The regions of the surface and atmosphere of the Earth (or other planet) where living organisms exist
    "Scientists search for planets with ecospheres that could support life";
    - biosphere

Derived forms: ecospheres

Type of: part, region

Part of: major planet, planet

Encyclopedia: Ecosphere