mutualism

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Pronunciation

/ˈmyu tʃu əˌlɪz əm/

Part of Speech

noun

Definition

Symbiosis in which both symbionts derive benefit from the association. Sometimes used to refer to an association between two organisms which cannot live independently.

Etymology

Middle French, from mutuel & -isme

mutualism
Accepted term: 20-Oct-2015