symbiotic

Meanings

• adjective

  The interaction between two organisms of different species, where both benefit.

  - "The relationship between bees and flowers is an example of a symbiotic relationship."
  - "Coral and algae form a symbiotic relationship known as mutualism."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˌsɪm.baɪˈɑt.ɪk/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

mutualistic

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Rhymes

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poetic , metic , anemic , aphetic , hectic

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Variants

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symbiotic , symbiotically

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Etymology

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From the Greek words syn (together) and bios (life).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'symbiotic' was first used in 1879 by the German physician and naturalist Ernst Haeckel.

2. The word 'symbiosis' comes from the Greek words syn (together) and bios (life).

3. The term 'symbiotic' is often used to describe relationships between different organisms in ecosystems, as well as relationships between different parts of an organism, such as between the gut and the immune system.

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Related Concepts

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

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

3. 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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The concept of symbiosis has been widely used in various fields, including biology, philosophy, and sociology. In literature, symbiotic relationships are often explored as themes in novels and poems. For example, in the novel 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' by Douglas Adams, the character Ford Prefect describes the relationship between humans and dolphins as 'symbiotic', with humans providing protection and dolphins providing transportation and food.

How to Memorize "symbiotic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine two organisms living in harmony, with one providing a benefit to the other.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of two organisms living in a mutually beneficial relationship.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Symbiotic: Two Organisms Involved In Cooperation' to remember the meaning.

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