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Synonyms & Similar Words
mutualism
cooperation
coexistence
association
partnership
alliance
collaboration
reciprocity
interdependence
correlation
connection
relationship
interaction
affiliation
liaison
conciliation
reconciliation
harmony
accord
synergy
concord
rapport
understanding
agreement
unity
togetherness
closeness
bond
tie
link
union
fusion
integration
amalgamation
merger
combination
coalition
confederation
federation
Meaning of Symbiosis
The primary meaning of the word "Symbiosis" is a relationship between two or more biological species and can also refer to any close and often long-term relationship between different species or biological organisms.
Definitions
- A relationship between two or more biological species and can also refer to any close and often long-term relationship between different species or biological organisms.
- * A relationship in which one species, the symbiont, lives in close association with another species, the host, with one or both species benefiting from the relationship.
Etymology of Symbiosis
The word "Symbiosis" originates from the Greek words "syn" meaning "together" and "biosis" meaning "living", and was first used in the late 19th century to describe the relationship between different biological species.
The term was coined by the German botanist Heinrich Anton de Bary in 1879 to describe the mutualistic relationship between different species.
Example Uses
- The symbiosis between clownfish and sea anemones is a classic example of mutualism, where the fish receives protection from predators and the anemone benefits from the fish's waste.
- * The symbiosis between humans and dogs has been a long-standing one, with dogs providing companionship and assistance to humans in exchange for food and shelter.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
competition
rivalry
antagonism
hostility
opposition
conflict
discord
disagreement
disunity
separation
division
isolation
alienation
estrangement
detachment
disconnection
independence
individualism
self-sufficiency
autonomy
solitude