organism
Pronunciación: [ˈɔrɡəˌnɪzəm]
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Contexto: «biology»
(noun) a living thing that can grow, reproduce, and respond to its environment. This includes animals, plants, and tiny things like bacteria. Every organism is made up of cells.
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A butterfly is an interesting organism that goes through many changes in its life.
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A rock is not an organism because it does not grow or reproduce.
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What kinds of organisms live in the ocean?
Contexto: «ecology»
(noun) a living thing in a community that interacts with other organisms and its environment. Each organism plays a role in the ecosystem.
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Trees and plants are important organisms that provide oxygen for animals.
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A plastic bag is not an organism; it doesn’t interact with nature like living things do.
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How do different organisms in the forest help each other?
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