organisms

Meanings

• noun

  A living organism is an entity characterized by existence, organization, and evolutionary relationships among populations, communities, and ecosystems.

  - "The organisms in this lake form a complex food web."
  - "Plants and animals are both types of organisms."

• noun

  A particular kind, sort, or species of organism.

  - "The tiger is a large organism found in Asia."
  - "The study of organisms and their interactions forms the basis of biology."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with organisms
organ , monorail , paralyze , stratagem

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Variants

List of all variants of organisms that leads to same result
organism , organismal , organismic , organismically , organisms , pleuropneumonia-like organism , pleuropneumonia-like organisms

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin word 'organum' meaning tool or instrument.

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Trivia

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1. There are an estimated 8.7 million different species of organisms on Earth.

2. The largest organism on Earth is a fungus called Armillaria ostoyae, which covers over 2,200 acres in Oregon, USA.

3. The smallest organism is Mycoplasma genitalium, which measures only 0.3 micrometers in length.

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Related Concepts

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1. species: A group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring.

2. ecosystem: A community of living organisms in a particular environment, interacting with each other and their non-living environment.

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Culture

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Organisms have been a central focus of human culture throughout history. They have been depicted in art, literature, and music, and have been the subject of scientific study for centuries. For example, the study of organisms and their interactions forms the basis of biology.

How to Memorize "organisms"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize organisms, visualize different types of organisms such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

2. associate
   

   - Associate organisms with other words that have similar meanings, such as 'living beings' or 'creatures'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use mnemonics such as 'People Eat Apples And Bananas' to remember the different kingdoms of organisms: Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia.

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