Symbiotic: meaning, definitions and examples

relationship

Involving interaction or cooperation between two organisms living in close physical association, typically to the advantage of both.

interdependent, mutualistic, symbiogenetic

Examples of usage

• The clownfish and sea anemone have a symbiotic relationship where the clownfish is protected by the anemone's poisonous tentacles, while the anemone benefits from the clownfish's waste.

• The oxpecker bird and the rhinoceros have a symbiotic relationship where the bird feeds on parasites found on the rhino's skin, and the rhino gets rid of the parasites.

• The bee and the flower have a symbiotic relationship where the bee collects nectar for food while aiding in pollination for the flower's reproduction.