noun
- plural of exobiologist; scientists who study the possibility of life existing outside Earth, including its origin, distribution, and nature.
Usage: technical; plural form; also called astrobiology or exobiology specialists
Examples
- Exobiologists search for signs of microbial life on Mars and other planets.
- The team of exobiologists analyzed meteorite samples for evidence of extraterrestrial organisms.
- Exobiologists use advanced spectroscopy to detect biosignatures in distant atmospheres.
- Many exobiologists believe that life may exist in the subsurface oceans of Jupiter's moons.
- The conference brought together exobiologists from around the world to discuss recent discoveries.