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Defining and Unraveling Biocomplexity

Defining and Unraveling Biocomplexity Features Defining and Unraveling Biocomplexity WILLIAM K. MICHENER, THOMAS J. BAERWALD, PENELOPE FIRTH, MARGARET A. PALMER, JAMES L. ROSENBERGER, ELIZABETH A. SANDLIN, AND HERMAN ZIMMERMAN he 21st century is an exciting time for biological Because biocomplexity has been an explicit topic of study Tscientists and other researchers interested in complex for only 2 years, any current definition of the term is proba- systems. Relating biodiversity to ecological function and sus- bly inadequate and will most likely change dramatically as our tainability, understanding the dynamics of coupled human and scientific understanding of this concept grows. Despite this natural systems, and unraveling functional genomics at scales caveat, we will define biocomplexity as properties emerging from ranging from organisms to community assemblages—to pro- the interplay of behavioral, biological, chemical, physical, and vide just a few examples—are challenging research opportu- social interactions that affect, sustain, or are modified by living nities that portend exciting and significant breakthroughs organisms, including humans. for science and society. Biological scientists and their col- leagues from physical, social, mathematical, and other disci- Characteristics of biocomplexity plines are poised to explore many of these complex issues. To better elucidate the meaning of biocomplexity through In response to the need http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png BioScience Oxford University Press

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Oxford University Press
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© Published by Oxford University Press.
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News & Features
ISSN
0006-3568
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1525-3244
DOI
10.1641/0006-3568(2001)051[1018:DAUB]2.0.CO;2
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Abstract

Features Defining and Unraveling Biocomplexity WILLIAM K. MICHENER, THOMAS J. BAERWALD, PENELOPE FIRTH, MARGARET A. PALMER, JAMES L. ROSENBERGER, ELIZABETH A. SANDLIN, AND HERMAN ZIMMERMAN he 21st century is an exciting time for biological Because biocomplexity has been an explicit topic of study Tscientists and other researchers interested in complex for only 2 years, any current definition of the term is proba- systems. Relating biodiversity to ecological function and sus- bly inadequate and will most likely change dramatically as our tainability, understanding the dynamics of coupled human and scientific understanding of this concept grows. Despite this natural systems, and unraveling functional genomics at scales caveat, we will define biocomplexity as properties emerging from ranging from organisms to community assemblages—to pro- the interplay of behavioral, biological, chemical, physical, and vide just a few examples—are challenging research opportu- social interactions that affect, sustain, or are modified by living nities that portend exciting and significant breakthroughs organisms, including humans. for science and society. Biological scientists and their col- leagues from physical, social, mathematical, and other disci- Characteristics of biocomplexity plines are poised to explore many of these complex issues. To better elucidate the meaning of biocomplexity through In response to the need

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BioScienceOxford University Press

Published: Dec 1, 2001

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