biosemiosis

Biosemiosis is the process by which living organisms produce, interpret, and respond to signs or signals that influence their behavior and development. It involves a system where biological entities generate meaningful patterns—like chemical signals, behaviors, or gestures—that convey information, guiding interactions within and between species. Essentially, it describes how life forms communicate through signs, enabling complex coordination, adaptation, and survival. This concept highlights that communication is fundamental not just to humans but to all biological systems, shaping the ways organisms understand their environment and each other at a fundamental level.