Biometeorology

/ˌbaɪoʊmiːtiərˈɑːlədʒi/ noun

Definition

The study of how weather, climate, and atmospheric conditions affect living organisms and biological processes.

Etymology

From bio- + meteorology (from Greek meteōra, 'things in the air'). Established as a field in the early-to-mid 20th century when scientists realized climate deeply influences all life.

Kelly Says

Biometeorology explains why birds migrate before storms arrive—they sense barometric pressure changes that are invisible to humans but obvious to their biology!

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