biometeorology
[bahy-oh-mee-tee-uh-rol-uh-jee]
- the scientific study of the effects of natural or artificial atmospheric conditions, as temperature and humidity, on living organisms.
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biometeorology
- the study of the effect of weather conditions on living organisms
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biometeorology
[bī′ō-mē′tē-ə-rŏl′ə-jē]
- The study of the relationship between atmospheric conditions, such as temperature and humidity, and living organisms. Biometeorology encompasses several areas of study, including terrestrial and aquatic biology, mortality, urban design, and architecture.
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