Biocycles

/ˈbaɪ.oʊ.saɪ.kəlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of biocycle; multiple biological cycles involving the movement of matter and energy through living systems and environments.

Etymology

Plural of biocycle (bio- 'life' + cycle). Common in ecology discussions of multiple interconnected natural cycles.

Kelly Says

The carbon cycle, nitrogen cycle, and water cycle are all examples of biocycles that have been operating on Earth long before humans, and they'll keep operating long after.

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