Glossary B
A Biosensor is analytical device comprising a biological recognition element (e.g. enzyme, Receptor, DNA, Antibody, or microorganism) in intimate contact with an electrochemical, optical, thermal, or acoustic signal transducer that together permit analyses of chemical properties or quantities.
Deutsch: Biosphäre / Español: Biosfera / Português: Biosfera / Français: Biosphère / Italiano: Biosfera /
A biosphere is
(1) the part of the earth and its atmosphere in which living organisms exist or that is capable of supporting life;
(2) the living organisms and their environment composing the biosphere.
Deutsch: Biosurvey / Español: Bioencuesta / Português: Bioavaliação / Français: Bio-inventaire / Italiano: Bioinventario
Biosurvey is the systematic study of biological organisms in a specific environment to assess the health, diversity, and composition of ecosystems. This method is crucial for monitoring changes over time and understanding the ecological impacts of human activities.