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symbiotic

/ˈsɪmbiɒtɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does symbiotic mean?

adjective

Having a close and often long-term relationship between different species, in which one species, the symbiont, lives in close association with another species, the host, and may receive benefits such as food or shelter.

Example

"The coral reef is a symbiotic ecosystem where coral animals live in harmony with algae that provide them with nutrients."

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