organism

• Ser vivo individual, como un animal, planta, hongo o microorganismo, que puede crecer, reproducirse y responder a estímulos. También puede referirse a un ser considerado como un todo organizado.

A noun referring to an individual living entity, such as an animal, plant, fungus, or microorganism, capable of growth, reproduction, and response to stimuli.

1. Living entityB1formalscientific

   An individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form.

   Organismo (ser vivo)

   • The human body is a complex organism.
   • Microscopic organisms live in the soil.
   • Scientists discovered a new organism in the deep ocean.

   Sinónimoscreatureentitylife formliving thing

2. Biological systemB2formalscientific

   Any living system that functions as an individual entity.

   Sistema biológico

   • Each organism has a unique genetic code.
   • The organism adapts to its environment over time.
   • This organism reproduces by splitting in two.

   Sinónimoscreaturelife formliving thing