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biosphere

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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
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 hoped-for declaration of Georgian Bay as an UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is not expected to have any impacts on development in Parry Sound, and may even act as a persuasive tool to bring business into the area.
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