livingcomplexity
nounUK /ˈlɪvɪŋ kəmˈplɛksɪti/
US /ˈlɪvɪŋ kəmˈplɛksɪti/
Living complexity means how many different parts of a living thing work together in a tricky way.
The living complexity of a rainforest makes it hard to count all the plants and animals there.
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2. The many connected parts inside a single living creature, like cells and organs.
Scientists study the living complexity of the human brain.
3. How hard it is to understand how living things interact in nature.
The living complexity of the pond made the class project challenging.
4. The rich mix of life in a place.
Coral reefs are famous for their living complexity.