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symbiont

/ˈsɪmbaɪənt/ noun · British & US
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What does symbiont mean?

noun

An organism that lives in close association with another organism, often in a mutually beneficial relationship.

Example

"The coral and the algae that live among its branches form a symbiotic relationship, with the coral providing a home for the algae and the algae producing nutrients for the coral."

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