biosemiotics
Biosemiotics is the study of communication and sign processes in living organisms. It combines biology and semiotics, the study of signs and symbols, to understand how organisms interpret and convey information. This field explores how signs, such as chemical signals or visual cues, play a role in the behavior and interactions of various species.
Researchers in biosemiotics examine how different forms of life, from microorganisms to animals, use signs to navigate their environments and communicate with one another. By analyzing these processes, biosemiotics aims to uncover the underlying principles of life and the ways in which meaning is constructed in biological systems.