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symbiosis

[sim-bee-oh-sis, -bahy-] / ˌsɪm biˈoʊ sɪs, -baɪ- /






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"What was previously thought to be a process driven solely by the fish may actually reflect a close symbiosis between the fish and its gut microbial community."

From Science Daily May 31, 2026

"I think there's a really nice symbiosis between the two of them, but honestly a lot of it is work, it's connecting off the pitch, it's preparation and it's understanding what they see."

From BBC May 23, 2026

"Yes, it is our biggest trading partner by far. We are also their second-biggest trading partner. There is a symbiosis between the two," the prime minister said.

From Barron's Apr. 23, 2026

According to critics, this symbiosis creates a scientific veneer for state violence, allowing law enforcement to brand old tactics of containment and harassment as “precise” and “data-driven.”

From Salon Feb. 8, 2026

The nitrogen-fixing rhizobia in root nodules, the mycetomes of insects, and the enzyme-producing colonies in the digestive tracts of many animals are variations of this meticulously symmetrical symbiosis.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas

"These areas likely harbor similar microbial symbioses, which means that these interactions impact ecosystem functioning on a global scale."

From Science Daily May 15, 2024

Most plant roots are colonized by mycorrhizal fungi, forming one of Earth’s most widespread symbioses.

From New York Times Nov. 7, 2022

These deeply intimate symbioses are everywhere in nature, forming the foundation of the living world.

From Salon May 30, 2021

And fungi are major players in some of the most blockbuster symbioses in the history of the planet.

From Scientific American Jun. 24, 2020

Many protists are involved in mutualistic symbioses, in which they and their hosts both benefit.

From Textbooks Jan. 1, 2018




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