soma and nature

In biology, "soma" refers to the entire body of an organism, excluding its reproductive cells—essentially, all the tissues, organs, and structures that make up the living body. "Nature" broadly encompasses the natural world and the inherent characteristics of living things, including genetic makeup and environmental influences. Together, soma and nature highlight the relationship between an organism's physical body and the genetic, environmental, and biological factors that shape its development and functioning. Understanding these terms helps clarify how living organisms grow, adapt, and interact within their ecosystems.