supraorganism
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English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Noun
[edit]supraorganism (plural supraorganisms)
- (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
[edit]- The much more common noun superorganism is mostly synonymous, though some speakers may draw a distinction.