higher organisms; higher forms of life
Refers to organisms with complex structures and advanced functions, often contrasted with lower organisms (下等生物). Used in biology and general contexts.
Higher organisms have complex nervous systems.
This experiment targets higher forms of life.
Antonym meaning 'lower organisms' or 'lower forms of life', referring to simpler life forms.
Compound of 高等 (kōtō, 'high-grade, advanced') and 生物 (seibutsu, 'living thing, organism').