model organisms

A form of model organism — Any 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of model organism
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