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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 life
astrobiology, space biology
biological science, biology - the science that studies living organisms


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NASA exobiologists (scientists who look for extraterrestrial life or life on other planets) have ruled out finding life on the surface of Mars.
Cave hunt by Cannell, Michael / Science World
The idea, so far unfunded, will be discussed Tuesday at the San Juan Institute during a meeting of geologists, planetary scientists and exobiologists considering the potential for life on Europa.
MISSILE MAY CHIP MOON ICE by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
Even if the organic material in the 180-million-year-old rock did originate on Mars, it may simply represent material left over from a much earlier biological era on the planet, says exobiologist Christopher P.
Pursuing life on two frontiers by Cowen, Ron / Science News
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