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organism

[awr-guh-niz-uhm] / ˈɔr gəˌnɪz əm /


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Their dominance comes from genome streamlining, an evolutionary strategy in which organisms shed genes to conserve energy in nutrient-poor environments.

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Chemical signals preserved in the shells of these organisms allow scientists to estimate oxygen levels in seawater across millions of years.

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The updated work added new details about its physical traits, biology, geographic distribution, and host organisms, including spiders.

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Soft-bodied organisms living on the seafloor were buried by sand and preserved with extraordinary precision, leaving behind detailed fossil impressions that defy expectations.

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There were plenty of articles about Mirror Tech and genetically modified organisms.

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