organisms
Pronunciation: [ˈɔrɡənɪzəmz]
Word
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.
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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.
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How does one organism affect the others in a food chain?
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