Dictionary Entry
endosymbiosis
nounFind the meaning of the word endosymbiosis, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.
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Meaning
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the hosting of symbiotic organisms within another cell or tissue — recycled in the context of tube worm endosymbiotic bacteria [R — recycled from Day 12]
Example Sentence
Scientists study the endosymbiosis between tube worms and bacteria to understand how life thrives near deep-sea vents.
Usage Note
Use this word when explaining how mitochondria and chloroplasts evolved from free-living bacteria that moved into host cells.
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