Biomass
/bˈaɪəmæs/
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Definition
(noun) The total mass of a living thing or a part thereof (such as a cell).
Sentence Examples
Jellyfish make up up to 40% of the biomass of the ocean.
This fungus maintains its biomass under the soil.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Plants and animals are organic matter that can be used as a source of ____.