Bioenvironmental

/ˌbaɪoʊɛnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the interaction between living organisms and their surrounding environment, including climate and ecosystems.

Etymology

From bio- (life) + environmental (relating to surroundings), a contemporary term combining biology with environmental science.

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Bioenvironmental studies show that the microbes living on your skin actually respond to seasonal changes—you have different bacterial communities in summer than winter.

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