# Biological homeostasis of the global environment: the parable of Daisyworld

*Source* · `src-watson-1983-daisyworld` · status: **n/a**

| field | value |
|---|---|
| kind | Peer-reviewed paper |
| authors | Andrew J. Watson, James E. Lovelock |
| venue | Tellus B 35:284-289 |
| date | 1983 |
| url | https://www.jameslovelock.org/biological-homeostasis-of-the-global-environment-the-parable-of-daisyworld/ |
| accessed | 2026-10-24 |

## Notes

Daisyworld model: black and white daisies with different albedo regulate planetary temperature across a range of stellar luminosity without foresight, illustrating biosphere-climate feedback.

## Backlinks (computed)

**cited by:** [Planetary climate](../mechanic/planetary-climate.md)

## Citation

Andrew J. Watson, James E. Lovelock (1983). *Biological homeostasis of the global environment: the parable of Daisyworld*. Tellus B 35:284-289 https://www.jameslovelock.org/biological-homeostasis-of-the-global-environment-the-parable-of-daisyworld/

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