large colony

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A big group of animals or plants.

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Examples (10)

  • The documentary featured a large colony of emperor penguins huddling together for warmth.
  • A large colony of ants had built a complex network of tunnels under the patio.
  • Be careful when exploring that cave; it's home to a large colony of bats.
  • The divers were amazed by the vibrant colors of the large colony of coral.
  • Under the microscope, a single drop of water revealed a large colony of bacteria.
  • A large colony of seabirds nests on those cliffs every spring.
  • After the rain, a large colony of mushrooms sprouted overnight in the forest.
  • If we provide the right conditions, the bees might establish a large colony here.
  • The river's flow was altered by a large colony of beavers building their dams.
  • Biologists are studying how a large colony communicates and organizes itself.