Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
grex
Noun
/ɡrɛks/
Definition
A term used in biology to refer to a group of individuals, often of the same species, that forms a community or a cluster, particularly in the context of microorganisms.
Examples
- The grex of bacteria in that environment plays a crucial role in the ecosystem.
- In botanical studies, the grex of orchids is often discussed for its genetic diversity.
- Researchers observed how the grex of these species interacted with the surrounding ecosystem.
Meaning
In a broader sense, ‘grex’ signifies a collective unit or a group, especially used in biological classifications.
Synonyms
- Group
- Cluster
- Community
- Collective
