symbiosis
Pronunciation
  • (GA) IPA: /sɪmbaɪˈoʊsɪs/, /sɪmbiˈoʊsɪs/
Noun

symbiosis (plural symbioses)

  1. A relationship of mutual benefit, especially among different species.
    1. (ecology) A close, prolonged association between two or more organisms of different species that normally benefits both members. An interspecies cooperation.
  2. (biology) A close, prolonged association between two or more organisms of different species, regardless of benefit to the members.
  3. (possibly obsolete) The state of people living together in a community.
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