Biocycle

/ˈbaɪ.oʊ.saɪ.kəl/ noun

Definition

A complete cycle of biological or life processes, such as the cycling of nutrients and energy through ecosystems.

Etymology

From bio- 'life' + cycle (from Greek kyklos 'circle'). Used in ecology to describe recurring biological processes like the carbon cycle or water cycle.

Kelly Says

Biocycles are nature's recycling systems—when a tree falls and decays, it's participating in the nutrient biocycle that feeds the next generation of plants.

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