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obligate

[ob-li-geyt, ob-li-git, -geyt] / ˈɒb lɪˌgeɪt, ˈɒb lɪ gɪt, -ˌgeɪt /


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Obligate multicellular organisms are those that must exist in a multicellular form throughout their life cycle.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2024

Obligate carnivores are those that rely entirely on animal flesh to obtain their nutrients; examples of obligate carnivores are members of the cat family, such as lions and cheetahs.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Obligate anaerobes live and grow in the absence of molecular oxygen.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022




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