superorganisms
/ˌsupərˈɔrɡəˌnɪzəmz/
noun
- Plural of superorganism; groups of organisms that function as single entities.
- Ant colonies and beehives are both superorganisms with complex social structures.
- Researchers compare different superorganisms to understand collective behavior.
- Superorganisms like termite mounds can build structures far larger than any individual.