geobiology

Noun

 * 1)  The interdisciplinary study of the interactions between the Earth's biosphere and the lithosphere, which incorporates both geology and biology.

Usage notes
Although both "biogeology" and "geobiology" are accepted, the latter is the more common form. Using "biogeology" tends to emphasize the geological aspects of the discipline.

Synonyms

 * biogeology

Derived terms

 * geobiologist

Translations

 * Finnish: geobiologia
 * German: Geobiologie
 * Italian: