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  • Organism vs. Organ: Understanding the Difference
    Yes, an organism is larger than an organ. Here's why:

    * Organism: A complete living being, made up of multiple organ systems working together. Examples: a human, a tree, a bacterium.

    * Organ: A structure made of different tissues that work together to perform a specific function. Examples: the heart, the lungs, the stomach.

    Think of it like this:

    * Organism: The whole house.

    * Organ: A room in the house.

    The house (organism) contains many rooms (organs) that work together to make the house function.

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