Model organism

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.NounAny organism (e.g. the fruit fly) that has been extensively studied as an example of many others, and from which general principles may be established; often chosen for reasons including short generation time, small genome, and affordability.

Synonyms

model macroorganism genomovar organism modelomics biomodel plesiomorph hypodigm gnotobiont agamospecies metamorph type specimen

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