👉 A discrete and complete living thing, such as animal, plant, fungus or microorganism.
Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look, At a word that’s important, a biological hook! “Organisms” – it's a term we need to know, Let’s break it down, watch our understanding grow. The dictionary tells us, clear and bright, "A discrete and complete living thing, with all its might!" Now “discrete” means separate, you see, It’s an individual, uniquely free. “Complete” suggests it has everything it needs, To live and grow, to plant and feed! And look at the examples – a wonderful crew, Like animals, plants, fungi, and microbes too! Animals with paws and feathers so grand, Plants that reach for sunlight across the land. Fungi like mushrooms, growing in the shade, And microorganisms , tiny, cleverly made! So, an “organism” is simply a living thing, That breathes and grows, and joyfully sings! Do you have any questions about this word? Let's discuss it together.
