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exobiology

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ex·o·bi·ol·o·gy  (ks-b-l-j)
n.
The branch of biology that deals with the search for extraterrestrial life and the effects of extraterrestrial surroundings on living organisms. Also called astrobiology, space biology.
exo·bio·logi·cal (--lj-kl) adj.
exo·bi·olo·gist n.
exobiology [ˌɛksəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒɪ]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) another name for astrobiology
exobiologist  n
exobiology  (ks-b-l-j)
The branch of biology that deals with the search for extraterrestrial life and the effects of extraterrestrial surroundings on living organisms. Also called astrobiology.
exobiology
the branch of biology that studies life beyond the earth’s atmosphere, as on other planets. — exobiologist, n.
See also: Planets
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Noun1.exobiology - the branch of biology concerned with the effects of outer space on living organisms and the search for extraterrestrial lifeexobiology - the branch of biology concerned with the effects of outer space on living organisms and the search for extraterrestrial life
astrobiology, space biology
biological science, biology - the science that studies living organisms
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Data from the mission should provide valuable input for broader studies of exobiology (the study of organisms originating from outside of Earth) as well as the search for life on other planets.
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Angelo (physics, Rollins College) describes how scientists explore this question through space technology and astronomy, as well as the principles of exobiology and how they are being used to guide robot spacecraft in the search for life beyond Earth.
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This will be a miniature laboratory, containing sophisticated instruments designed for exobiology - the search for alien life.
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