commensalism

Meanings

• noun

  The relationship between two organisms where one organism benefits and the other is neither harmed nor helped.

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Variants

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commensalism , commensalisms

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Etymology

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From the Latin commensalis, meaning 'sharing a table' or 'eating together'.

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Trivia

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1. Commensalism is not always a one-sided relationship, as some organisms can switch roles depending on the environment or conditions.

2. The term commensalism was first introduced by the French naturalist Jean-Baptiste Lamarck in the late 18th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. mutualism: A type of symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit from the interaction.

2. parasitism: A type of symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of the other.

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Culture

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Commensalism is a significant concept in biology and ecology, representing the interaction between species that live in close proximity but do not directly harm each other. This relationship can be observed in various ecosystems, such as the symbiotic relationship between certain fish and their cleaning stations.

How to Memorize "commensalism"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize two organisms living in close proximity, one benefiting from the other without harming it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with the concept of living in close proximity and benefiting from each other.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the term as 'Companions living in harmony' or 'Co-existing organisms benefiting each other'.

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