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Meaning of model organism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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.

Equivalents

Deutsch Modellorganismus

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

model railway model shop model solution Model T model theory model town

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