ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
: the body form characterizing a kind of organism (as a species) at maturity
trees are commonly the dominant life-form in moist cool areas
ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
: the body form characterizing a kind of organism (as a species) at maturity
trees are commonly the dominant life-form in moist cool areas
Webster's New International English Dictionary. Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster. 2012