mutualist

Meanings

• noun

  An organism that forms a mutualistic relationship with another organism, in which each organism benefits from the association.

  - "The clownfish and sea anemone have a mutualistic relationship."
  - "The mycorrhizal fungus forms a mutualistic relationship with the roots of many plants."

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Variants

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mutualism , mutualisms , mutualist , mutualistic , mutualists

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'mutuus' meaning 'reciprocal' and the suffix '-alist' meaning 'one who', thus meaning 'one who has a reciprocal relationship'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that around 70% of all plant species form mutualistic relationships with fungi?

2. The term 'mutualism' was first used in 1882 by the French biologist Paul Broca.

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Related Concepts

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1. Symbiosis: A general term for any type of close and long-term biological interaction between organisms, of which mutualism is a specific type.

2. Commensalism: A type of symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits and the other is neither harmed nor benefited.

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Culture

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Mutualism is a significant concept in biology and ecology, often described as a win-win relationship between organisms. It has been explored in various forms of literature, such as in the novel 'My Ants' by Bernard Labbe-Guibon, which delves into the world of ants and their mutualistic relationships.

How to Memorize "mutualist"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine two organisms, each with a unique shape or appearance. Visualize how they interact and how they benefit from each other.
   - Draw a diagram showing the mutualistic relationship between two organisms.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mutualism' with the image of two hands shaking, representing the reciprocal relationship.
   - Think of the term 'mutual fund' and how investors contribute money and receive benefits in return.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence: 'Mice Under The Table Eat Cheese' to remember that 'MUTUALIST' stands for 'Mice Under The Table Eat Cheese' and signifies a mutualistic relationship.

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