What does the cryptic crossword clue "Where life is in scope, evolving at this location (9)" mean?

The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SCOPE (synonym="SCOPE") + HERE (synonym="at this location") = ECOSPHERE The answer is ECOSPHERE.

Where life is in scope, evolving at this location (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29539 | 10 Across | 2024-11-13 flower