anthrobiome



 



The term "anthrobiome" juxtaposes the untamed realms of biomes with environments profoundly altered by human influence. 

I introduced this neologism to spotlight the extensive impact of anthropogenic  activities on natural biomes and ecosystems.


Merging "anthro" (human) with "-biome" (an ecosystem), it describes areas significantly shaped by anthropogenic intervention, moulded to our exclusive benefits. 


This concept acknowledges the current state of the Earth, symbolising the Anthropocene epoch — a time marked by human dominance over the planet's ecosystems, from the depths of the oceans to the expanse of the atmosphere. 


As a framework, the anthrobiome offers novel insights into the complex interactions between humans and biomes. It encourages a reevaluation of our place within the Earth.


 

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