superorganism

Noun

Meaning

superorganism (plural superorganisms)

(biology) A social colony of individuals who, through division of labour, effective communication and self-organization, form a highly connected community that functions as if it were a single organism.

Examples

Clements' superorganism concept proposed that ecosystems progress through regular and determined stages of seral development that are analogous to the developmental stages of an organism. Source: Internet

As the neons flicker and the strobes burst and decay, Superorganism come to life. Source: Internet

Traveling to Gaia, they discover that it is a 'superorganism', where all things, both living and inanimate, participate in a larger, group consciousness, while still retaining any individual awareness they might have, such as among the Gaian humans. Source: Internet

Spengler's civilization model postulates that any civilization is a superorganism with a limited and predictable lifespan. Source: Internet

If dreamy, surprising pop melodies are your thing, Superorganism is set up to be one of the biggest sleeper hits in the business this year. Source: Internet

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