Mutualism Definition

myo͝ocho͝o-ə-lĭzəm
noun
An association between two organisms of different species in which each member benefits.
American Heritage Medicine
Symbiosis with mutual advantage to both or all organisms involved.
Webster's New World

(ecology) Any interaction between two species that benefits both; typically involves the exchange of substances or services.

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Singular:
mutualism
Plural:
mutualisms

Origin of Mutualism

  • mutual +"Ž -ism

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