symbiosis
Translation
symbiosis
Examples
The relationship between bees and flowers is a symbiosis.
The relationship between bees and flowers is a symbiosis.
They have a symbiosis based on mutual benefit.
They have a symbiosis based on mutual benefit.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) symbiosis ((between A and B)) The symbiosis between fungi and algae forms lichen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mutualism, cooperation; Antonyms: parasitism
Etymology
From Greek 'syn-' (together) and 'biosis' (living). Literally 'living together'.
Memory Tips
Think 'sym-' (like in symphony, together) + 'bio' (life) = living together.