Umwelt

"Umwelt" is a term from biology that refers to the unique sensory world each organism experiences. It encompasses all the stimuli and environmental cues that an organism can perceive and respond to, shaping its behavior and interactions. For example, a bee’s Umwelt includes scents, colors, and signals relevant to flowers, while a dolphin’s Umwelt involves echolocation and acoustic signals. Essentially, Umwelt highlights that different species perceive their surroundings in distinct ways, influencing how they interpret their environment and survive within it.