biosystems
Organic functional wholes
Biosystems are biological systems studied as integrated wholes—organisms, ecosystems, or networks of living components that function together.
The term appears in scientific contexts emphasizing how living things operate as complex, interconnected units rather than isolated parts: The research center focuses on marine biosystems.
It also names academic departments and companies working at the intersection of biology and engineering.
Basic biological units
- microorganismsMicroscopic living entities
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- fungiSpore-reproducing decomposers
- algaePrimitive aquatic photosynthesizers
plants · animals · microbiomes · tissues · organs · metabolism · physiology · genetics
Coming into existence
- self-organizationSpontaneous internal structure emergence
- feedbackReturned response data
- networksInterconnected groups or channels
- dynamicsStudy of forces
homeostasis · resilience · adaptation · robustness · modularity · nonlinearity · interdependence · coupling
Interconnected predator-prey relationships
- symbiosisInterspecies biological interdependence
- mutualismTwo-way biological benefit
- parasitismOne benefits, one suffers
- predationHunting and consuming prey
competition · keystone species · succession · dispersal · energy flow · decomposition · carrying capacity
Tanks for biological reactions
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
- bioprocessingManufacturing via living organisms
- biorefineryBiomass conversion facility
- wastewater treatmentCleaning used liquid for reuse
biofuels · biomanufacturing · cell culture · scale-up · biocontrol · bioremediation · biosensors · biomimicry
Water-saturated terrain
- coral reefCalcium carbonate marine ecosystem
- mangroveTidal shrub with exposed roots
- estuaryTidal mixing zone
- rainforestWet tropical woodland ecosystem
savanna · tundra · grassland · desert · taiga · freshwater · marine · terrestrial
Preventing waste or loss
- restorationReturning something to condition
- regenerativeAble to renew itself
- circular economyRegenerative resource management model
- renewable resourcesSupplies that naturally replenish
stewardship · permaculture · agroecology · biodegradable · carbon sequestration · sustainable agriculture · rewilding
cells
Basic biological units
- microorganismsMicroscopic living entities
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- fungiSpore-reproducing decomposers
algae · plants · animals · microbiomes · tissues · organs · metabolism · physiology · genetics · DNA
emergence
Coming into existence
- self-organizationSpontaneous internal structure emergence
- feedbackReturned response data
- networksInterconnected groups or channels
dynamics · homeostasis · resilience · adaptation · robustness · modularity · nonlinearity · interdependence · coupling · chaos
food web
Interconnected predator-prey relationships
- symbiosisInterspecies biological interdependence
- mutualismTwo-way biological benefit
- parasitismOne benefits, one suffers
predation · competition · keystone species · succession · dispersal · energy flow · decomposition · carrying capacity
bioreactors
Tanks for biological reactions
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
- bioprocessingManufacturing via living organisms
- biorefineryBiomass conversion facility
wastewater treatment · biofuels · biomanufacturing · cell culture · scale-up · biocontrol · bioremediation · biosensors · biomimicry
wetlands
Water-saturated terrain
- coral reefCalcium carbonate marine ecosystem
- mangroveTidal shrub with exposed roots
- estuaryTidal mixing zone
rainforest · savanna · tundra · grassland · desert · taiga · freshwater · marine · terrestrial · aquatic
conservation
Preventing waste or loss
- restorationReturning something to condition
- regenerativeAble to renew itself
- circular economyRegenerative resource management model
renewable resources · stewardship · permaculture · agroecology · biodegradable · carbon sequestration · sustainable agriculture · rewilding
biosystemsmechanical systems
Assemblies using motion and force
machines · robotics · robotic systems · computer systems · electronic systems
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