Symbiosis is a process in which different organisms provide mutual support for each other, often involving a shared environment. In common usage the word may be used literally, referring to a biological process, or metaphorically, referring to a relationship between subjects. The common context of the usage in both cases refers to symbiotic mutualism, in which organisms derive mutual advantages from the relationship. |
Examples of Symbiosis:
Algae live symbiotically within reef corals, and their photosynthesis helps provide energy to the corals. It's a good symbiotic business relationship: We do the manufacturing, they sell it. Satiric: Voters and politicians- the perfect symbiotic relationship. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symbiosis https://web.uconn.edu/mcbstaff/graf/GenSym/GenSym.htm https://www.cals.ncsu.edu/course/ent591k/symbiosis.html https://www.marietta.edu/~biol/biomes/symbiosis.htm |
![]() Clownfish amid sea anemone tentacles. |
Alder tree root nodule. |
![]() Hermit crab, calcinus laevimanus, with sea anemone. |
![]() Leafhoppers protected by an army of meat ants. |
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