Dictionary Entry
symbiosis
nounFind the meaning of the word symbiosis, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.
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Meaning
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a close, long-term biological interaction between two species — coral-zooxanthellae is a mutualistic symbiosis [R — recycled from Day 12]
Example Sentence
Clownfish and sea anemones share a symbiosis that helps both creatures survive.
Usage Note
Use this word when describing how two different living things live closely together and help each other, like bees and flowers.
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