where organisms live together to their mutual benefit.
The relationship of two or more different organisms in a close association that may be but is not necessarily of benefit to each.
Two or more dissimilar organisms living together in close association with one another. Includes parasitism, where one of the organisms harms the other(s), mutualism, where association is advantageous to all) and commensalism, where association is advantageous to one organism but doesn't affect other organism(s).
When two very different organisms live together and each receives what it needs to survive from the other. For example, Lichen is an algae and fungus together.
The living together of dissimilar organisms, especially when this association is mutually beneficial. Adamantly denied by bio-ignoramuses whose ludicrous definition of biological life requires total independence of an organism for it to be considered alive in order to justify prenatal child-killing. See also COMMENSALISM, DEPENDENCE, CULTIVATED IGNORANCE and BIO-IGNORANCE. SECTION: T
different animals living together, which may or may not be beneficial to one or the other.
A type of interaction within a community that falls into one of three categories: a parasitic relationship benefits one organism and hurts the other; a commensal relationship benefits one and does not affect the other; a mutualistic relationship benefits both organisms.
the relationship between two populations that live together in a close, permanent, and mutually beneficial association.
Intimate association between two organisms of different species from which both derive a long-term selective advantage.
The coexistence of two or more organisms in a mutually beneficial relationship.
literally "living together", used by scientists to describe the relationship between unrelated species of plants and/or animals that live in intimate association
An association of two different organisms involving some degree of interdependence. The partners of such an association are symbionts. (contrast commensalism)
when different kinds of organisms mutually benefit each other.
A intimate relationship between 2 or more individuals of different species. The nature of the contact is not specified.
intimate association over time of two dissimilar organisms
A mutually reinforcing relationship between two persons who are dependent on each other; a normal characteristic of the relationship between the mother and infant child. See separation-individuation
A mutually beneficial relationship between two organisms.
a relationship between animals where each gains particular benefits from living close to the other; such animals are said to have a symbiotic relationship.
A non-parasitic interaction between individuals of different species, benefiting one or both organisms. ( see also)
the relation between two different species of organisms that are interdependent; each gains benefits from the other
a close relationship between two or more living beings which generally benefits both
(Greek symbioun, "to live together"), in biology, term for the interdependence of different species, which are sometimes called symbionts.
an association between two species in which one or both benefit. A species in such an association that does not benefit may be harmed or may be unaffected by the association
a relationship between two organisms where one or both benefit.
Relationship between two organisms that benefits each one.
a long-term, close, association between two individuals of different species that is a benefit to both ("mutualism"), a benefit to one at a cost to the other ("parasitism"), or a benefit to one with no effect on the other individual ("commensalism").
The close association of two different organisms, in which one or both benefit from the relationship.
a close association formed between members of different species, usually over an extended period of time.
Plants and/or animals, that live together in some way, have an interconnected relationship. There are different ways symbiosis can happen: parasitism, commensalism, mutualism. Most organisms function under a varied combination of all three symbiotic methods during different phases of their life cycle.
(symbiotic) a close association between two species that benefits both species
association of dissimilar organisms to their mutual advantage. ectonic: natural processes that build up the earth's crust and are responsible for its various deformations.
living together of two organisms in intimate union, either mutually beneficial or not more than weakly parasitic
A physical relationship between two species in which at least one species is dependent upon the other.
The intimate living together of members of two different species; includes mutualism, commensalism, and, in some classifications, parasitism.
The close relationship of two organisms in proximity, with one benefiting and the other either benefiting ( mutualism), not being significantly affected (commensalism), or being harmed (parasitism).
intimate living together of two organisms (called symbionts) of different species, for mutual or one-sided benefit.
A relationship where two different species interact closely with one another. For more details.
A relationship between two species who live in close association but do not compete with each other or prey on one another. At least one of the species derives benefit from this association.
A long-term association of different species that provides mutual benefit.
Two or more organisms of different species living together or interacting in a way that one or all are dependent on the relationship for survival. Parasitism is a form of symbiosis, as is mutualism.
the living together of two organisms, frequently for mutual advantage
( Ecol.). A broad term covering a variety of close relationship between two or more kinds of organisms, particulary when the relationship appears to be mutually beneficial ( BCFT).
The habitual living together of two organisms of two different species. jump to
(sim´ bee oh´ sis) [Gr.: to live together] • The living together of two or more species in a prolonged and intimate ecological relationship. (See parasitism, commensalism, mutualism.)
(an interaction betweeen individuals of different types usually restricted to where both types benefit. in an obligatory case, niether type could survive without the other. )
an intimate and prolonged association between two or more organisms in which at least one partner obtains some benefit from the relationship.
An association between organisms of separate species that is of mutual benefit to both organisms, or is beneficial to one organism and does not harm the other.
the situation of species living together closely
The living together of two or more organisms in which the association is mutually advantageous. (Compare to amensalism, commensalism, competition, mutualism, neutralism, parasitism)
the living together in intimate assocaition of two dissimilar organisms, the collaboration being mutually beneficial. e.g. the Rhizobia bacteria in association with leguminous plants.
A close, prolonged association between two or more different organisms of different species that may, but does not necessarily, benefit each member.
an intimate relationship between two different species. The symbiont (see symbiont) always benefits and the host (other member of the symbiosis) may benefit (called a mutualism), not be affected (called a commensalism), or may be harmed (predation or parasitism).
a relationship between 2 or more organisms
Any intimate relationship or association between members of two or more species. See symbiotic relationship.
a close ecological relationship between the individuals of two (or more) different species. Sometimes a symbiotic relationship benefits both species, sometimes one species benefits at the other's expense, and in other cases neither species benefits.
The coexistence of bacteria and their human hosts in commensal, mutualistic, or parasitic relationships.
A close association between the individuals of pairs of species. The term 'mutualism' is reserved for symbioses for which there is evidence that the association brings mutual gains.
The interdependence of two separate organisms for the benefit of one or both. Go back to the top of this page. T - Z
The mutually beneficial interrelationship (symbiotic interaction) of two or more organisms that is essential to the organisms' survival and reproduction.
The living together of two interacting organisms or populations; sometimes restricted to those associations that are mutually beneficial.
A relationship between different organisms that live in direct contact.
the living together in intimate association of two dissimilar organisms, the cohabitation being mutually beneficial, such as Rhizobia legume bacteria with the host leguminous plant.
The intimate living together of two dissimilar organisms in a mutually beneficial relationship.
An ecological relationship between organisms of two different species that live together in direct contact.
A mutual relationship between two species in which both benefit.
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The close association between two organisms where there is substantial mutual benefit.
The term "symbiosis" was originally coined by the German botanist Anton De Bary to mean "the living together of differently named organisms". A symbiosis can benefit both organisms (called mutualism) or one partner can hurt the other (parasitism) or the relationship can be anywhere in between. Over the years "symbiosis" has come to mean mutually beneficial, but biologists define symbiosis as it was originally intended. The Riftia/bacterium symbiosis would then be refered to as a "mutualistic symbiosis" a relationship in which both partners benefit versus just symbiosis. To not confuse young readers, the word symbiosis is used in the mutualistic sense.
The term first used by Anton de Bary in 1879 to describe two unlike organisms living together beneficially (symbionts), eg; lichens and mycorrhiza.
The living together in close association of two or more species. In some parts of the world symbiosis is used solely referring to a beneficial relationship, but the modern meaning is much broader.
A relationship in which two dissimilar organisms live together for mutual benefit.
living together of two or more species in a prologed and intimate relationship (see mutualism, commensalism, parasitism)
n. A relationship between two organisms that live in intimate contact with each other; includes mutualism (both organisms benefit, they rely on each other for survival), parasitism (one organism benefits at its host's expense) and commensalism (one partner benefits and the other is neither benefitted nor harmed); symbiotic- adj.
The close relationship between two organisms in proximity with one another, as a result they: both benefit (mutualism); one benefits and the other is not significantly affected (commensalism); or one is harmed (parasitism).
The relationship of interdependence between mutually benefiting entities.
A biological relationship in which (usually) two species live in close proximity to each other and interact regularly in such a way as to benefit one or both of the organisms. Symbiosis may exist between two or more individuals of the same species as well as between two or more individuals representing two different species. The three principal varieties of symbiosis are mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism.
An interactive relationship between two or more species living together; may be parasitic, commensal, or mutualistic.
intimate association between two organisms in which there is mutual benefit.
n: Literally means "living together" in Latin. Any intimate relationship or association between members of two or more species. The members of the relationship are symbionts. Obligate symbionts rely so heavily on the relationship that they cannot feed, reproduce, or perform some other crucial life function in the absence of their symbiotic partner(s). There are three main categories of symbiosis: commensalism , mutualism , and parasitism , with some degree of blending at the edges of these definitions in many cases.
A mutually beneficial association of two or more different kinds of organisms. ()
association between dissimilar organisms in which each gains advantage for at least part of its life-cycle (c.f. commensal). Further Information.
Mutualistic combination of two or more organisms.
Symbiosis is a situation in which two dissimilar organisms live together. There are many types of symbiosis, including mutualism (in which both organisms benefit), commensalism (in which one organism benefits and the other is not affected), or parasitism (in which one organism benefits at the other organism's expense). Symbiosis used to be defined as a situation in which two dissimilar organisms live together to the benefit of both - this is now called mutualism. The word symbiosis means "living together"" in Greek.
Symbiosis (pl. symbioses) is a close association between two different types of organisms in a community.