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organisms

Pronunciation: [ˈɔrɡənɪzəmz]

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Learn how to use organisms in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “biology”

(noun) living things that can grow, reproduce, and respond to their environment. This includes plants, animals, bacteria, and all kinds of life. Just like you are a living organism, so is a tree in your backyard.

Example

The forest is home to many different organisms, from tiny insects to large animals.

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There are no organisms living in that dry, barren desert.

Example

What types of organisms can you find in the ocean?

Context: “ecology”

(noun) any individual living thing that interacts with other living things and their environment. Like how every plant and animal fits into its surroundings, playing a role in the ecosystem.

Example

Each organism in the rainforest plays an important role in maintaining the ecosystem.

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Without organisms like plants and animals, the ecosystem would be unbalanced.

Example

How does one organism affect the others in a food chain?

How to pronounce organisms

Pronunciation: [ˈɔrɡənɪzəmz]

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