intricatelifeform
nounUK /ˈɪn.trɪ.kət ˈlaɪf.fɔːm/
US /ˈɪn.trə.kət ˈlaɪf.fɔːrm/
A living thing that is made of many small parts that fit together in a complicated way.
The scientist studied an intricatelifeform found deep in the ocean.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A fictional or alien being with a very complex body structure.
The story featured an intricatelifeform that could change shape.
3. A tiny living thing with many working parts, like a cell.
Under the microscope, the intricatelifeform showed dozens of moving pieces.
4. Any living thing that is hard to understand because it has so many parts.
The rainforest is full of every kind of intricatelifeform.