organisms
- plural of organism.
Example Sentences
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Organisms that can survive in this suspended, or anabiotic, state, Yarzábal explained, include not just extremophile bacteria but also viruses, fungi, protozoa and microscopic animals called nematodes.
From Salon • Apr. 20, 2025
"Organisms like sea cucumbers give us insurance for another few decades, and focusing on their importance is something to try," Hay said.
From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2024
"Organisms don't care about it ⎯ it's not a nutrient," Torres said.
From Science Daily • Nov. 14, 2023
Organisms living in microhabitats with higher peak temperatures, for example, might be able to adapt to warmer waters, or migrate just a short distance to survive.
From Science Magazine • Nov. 1, 2023
Organisms exist not because of reactions that are possible, but because of reactions that are barely possible.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
