Model Organism

Model organisms are a certain species that are studied by scienctists to discover biological things. They are used mainly because they are easy to breed in a lab setting and have certain experimental advantages. A model system is a simpler, idealized system that can be accessible and easily manipulated (Rosenblueth & Wiener, 1945). An example of a model organism that is used in school to study is a worm.

Rosenblueth, A., & Wiener, N. (1945). The role of models in science. Philosophy of Science, 316-321