supraorganism

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English

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Etymology

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From supra- +‎ organism.

Noun

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supraorganism (plural supraorganisms)

  1. (biology, ecology) A system of multiple organisms that may be considered a single organism, such as an insect colony, or an organism with endosymbionts.

Usage notes

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  • The much more common noun superorganism is mostly synonymous, though some speakers may draw a distinction.