symbiosis

Symbiosis is defined as relationships or interactions between people or organisms which are mutually beneficial to both.

(noun)

An example of symbiosis is when a small fish cleans the teeth of a large fish and the large fish protects the small fish from predators.

See symbiosis in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

Biol. the intimate living together of two kinds of organisms, esp. if such association is of mutual advantage
a similar relationship of mutual interdependence

Origin: ModL < Gr symbiōsis < symbioun, to live together < syn-, together + bios, life: see bio-

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See symbiosis in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. sym·bi·o·ses (-sēz)

Biology A close, prolonged association between two or more different organisms of different species that may, but does not necessarily, benefit each member.
A relationship of mutual benefit or dependence.

Origin:

Origin: Greek sumbiōsis, companionship

Origin: , from sumbioun, to live together

Origin: , from sumbios, living together

Origin: : sun-, syn-

Origin: + bios, life; see g^wei- in Indo-European roots

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