nounmasculinepl: biosystems
biossistema
1. An integrated system of living organisms and their physical environment functioning together as an ecological unit
The Amazon rainforest is a complex biosystem that supports millions of species.
A floresta amazônica é um biossistema complexo que abriga milhões de espécies.
2. A self-regulating community of organisms interacting with their abiotic environment
Each biosystem has its own unique balance of predators and prey.
Cada biossistema tem seu próprio equilíbrio único de predadores e presas.
3. In systems biology, an integrated network of biological components functioning as a coordinated whole
The human body can be viewed as a biosystem with interconnected organ systems.
O corpo humano pode ser visto como um biossistema com sistemas de órgãos interconectados.
The term 'biosystem' is primarily used in scientific and academic contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it is particularly relevant given the country's rich biodiversity and ongoing environmental discussions, especially concerning the Amazon rainforest. The term reflects a systems-based approach to understanding ecology, moving away from compartmentalized views toward holistic environmental understanding.
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