"protoorganism" meaning in All languages combined

See protoorganism on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: protoorganisms [plural]
Etymology: From proto- + organism. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|proto|organism}} proto- + organism Head templates: {{en-noun}} protoorganism (plural protoorganisms)
  1. (biology) An organism whose nature is so difficult to determine that it might be referred to either the animal or the vegetable kingdom. Categories (topical): Biology Synonyms: proto-organism

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Alternative forms

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