Symbiotic
(adjective)
- Describing a close relationship between two species of organisms where at least one species benefits from the association.
- Relating to or involving symbiosis.
Origin:
Derived from greek word "symbiĆtikos" meaning "living together".
Examples:
- The symbiotic relationship between ants and aphids is beneficial for both species.
- The coral and algae have a symbiotic relationship, where the coral provides shelter to the algae and the algae provides food to the coral.
- The relationship between plants and pollinators is an example of a symbiotic relationship.
- The symbiotic association between fungi and plant roots is called mycorrhiza.
- The symbiotic relationship between bacteria and humans is essential for many of our bodily functions.