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Gaia hypothesis
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English
Etymology
Coined by American scientist James Lovelock in reference to the Greek goddess Gaia.
Proper noun
The idea that both the biosphere and the inorganic components of Earth interact to form a coherent, complex system that allows for life to persist.
en Medea hypothesis