supraorganism

English

Etymology

From supra- +‎ organism.

Noun

supraorganism (plural supraorganisms)

1. (biology, ecology) A system of multiple organisms that may be considered a single organism, such as an insect colony, or an organism with endosymbionts.

Usage notes

• The much more common noun superorganism is mostly synonymous, though some speakers may draw a distinction.