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bi·o·sphere (b-sfîr)
n.
1. All the regions of the earth and its atmosphere in which living organisms are found or can live.
2. The living organisms and their environment composing the biosphere.

bio·spheric (-sfîrk, -sfr-) adj.

biosphere [bi´o-sfēr]
1. that part of the universe in which living organisms are known to exist; see also atmosphere.
2. the sphere of action between an organism and its environment.

biosphere
1. that part of the universe in which living organisms are known to exist, comprising the atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere.
2. the sphere of action between an organism and its environment.


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The International Coordination Office for the Man and Biosphere Programme of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) had earlier announced the Spanish Autonomous Authority for National Parks (OAPN) as the winner of Sultan Qaboos Prize for Environmental Preservation for the year 2009 in recognition of the achievement of this body in the coordination of national Spanish parks net and the development of the Man and Biosphere Programme of the Unesco in Spain.
The international conference on preservation and rehabilitation of biosphere territory of Central Asian will be held on May 13-15 at Lake Issyk-Kul.
Byline: Martyn Roberts I AMwriting to tell you and your readers about the 10th anniversary of conservation organisation, Biosphere Expeditions, which runs volunteering expeditions, making a significant difference to the lives of endangered animals across the globe.
 
 
 
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