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symbiosis
a close, long-term relationship between two different organisms that benefits at least one of them
Synonyms
- partnership
- interdependence
symbiosis in a sentence
The clownfish and anemone live in a symbiosis that protects them both from predators.
Marine biologists documented a remarkable symbiosis in which small fish clean parasites off much larger sharks without ever being eaten.
Where it comes from
From Greek symbiosis 'a living together'
Memory hook
SYMBIOSIS — 'SYM' (together) + 'BIO' (life) means living together.
Word parts
- syl/sym/syn — alongside, same, together
symbiosis: sym- (together) + bio (life) - bio — life
symbiosis: sym- (together) + bio (life) + -sis (state of)
Read it in context
- When the Water Returned Nature