What is the scientific of defenition of an organism (just in case there is a difference).
2006-09-11 12:10:06 · 5 answers · asked by victor.ayala@sbcglobal.net 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Maybe this will help
2006-09-11 12:13:45 · answer #1 · answered by gravytrain036 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
organism
A crab is an example of an organism.
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A crab is an example of an organism.
In biology and ecology, an organism (in Greek organon = instrument) is a living complex adaptive system of organs that influence each other in such a way that they function as a more or less stable whole. An organism is in a non-equilibrium thermodynamic state, maintaining a homeostatic internal environment, and a continuous input of energy is required to maintain this state.
The origin of life and the relationships between its major lineages are controversial. Two main grades may be distinguished, the prokaryotes and eukaryotes. The prokaryotes are generally considered to represent two separate domains, called the Bacteria and Archaea, which are not closer to one another than to the eukaryotes. The gap between prokaryotes and eukaryotes is widely considered a major missing link in evolutionary history. Two eukaryotic organelles, namely mitochondria and chloroplasts, are generally considered to be derived from endosymbiotic bacteria.
The phrase complex orgasm describes any organism with more than one cell.
2006-09-11 20:17:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Organism is a living being. It is a system similar to a living body.
2006-09-11 19:16:03 · answer #3 · answered by kevinha1989 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An organism is defined as having more than one organ system.
2006-09-11 19:15:33 · answer #4 · answered by antirion 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why don't you just try dictionary.com. You can never go wrong there. Or look in a textbook if you have one. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
2006-09-11 21:53:10 · answer #5 · answered by brunnette advise 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋