Gaia hypothesis in English

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        "The idea that both the biosphere and the inorganic components of Earth interact to form a coherent, complex system that allows for life to persist."
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        "James Lovelock"
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          "biosphere"
        ],
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"Gaia hypothesis" meaning in English

Proper name