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biophony
 n.— «Krause coined the term, “biophony,” referring to the biotic (group of animals living together) symphony in an ecosystem.» —“Noise pollution problems harm wildlife, too” by Sheryl De Vore Times-Review (Edison-Norwood) July 8, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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