Definitions for Symbiosis
ˌsɪm biˈoʊ sɪs, -baɪ-sym·bio·sis

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.5 / 2 votes

1. symbiosis, mutualismnoun

   the relation between two different species of organisms that are interdependent; each gains benefits from the other

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. symbiosisnoun

   A relationship of mutual benefit.

2. symbiosisnoun

   A close, prolonged association between two or more organisms of different species, regardless of benefit to the members.

3. symbiosisnoun

   (possibly obsolete) The state of people living together in community.

4. Etymology: From συμβίωσις.

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1. Symbiosis

   Symbiosis (from Greek συμβίωσις, symbíōsis, "living together", from σύν, sýn, "together", and βίωσις, bíōsis, "living") is any type of a close and long-term biological interaction between two different biological organisms, be it mutualistic, commensalistic, or parasitic. The organisms, each termed a symbiont, must be of different species. In 1879, Heinrich Anton de Bary defined it as "the living together of unlike organisms". Symbiosis can be obligatory, which means that one or more of the symbionts depend on each other for survival, or facultative (optional), when they can generally live independently. Symbiosis is also classified by physical attachment. When symbionts form a single body it is called conjunctive symbiosis, while all other arrangements are called disjunctive symbiosis. When one organism lives on the surface of another, such as head lice on humans, it is called ectosymbiosis; when one partner lives inside the tissues of another, such as Symbiodinium within coral, it is termed endosymbiosis.

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1. symbiosis

   Symbiosis is a close, long-term interaction or relationship between two different biological species, where one or both species benefit. The relationship can be mutualistic (both species benefit), commensalistic (one species benefits, the other is not affected), or parasitic (one species benefits at the expense of the other).

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1. Symbiosis

   Symbiosis is close and often long-term interaction between two or more different biological species. In 1877, Bennett used the word symbiosis to describe the mutualistic relationship in lichens. In 1879, the German mycologist Heinrich Anton de Bary defined it as "the living together of unlike organisms." The definition of symbiosis is controversial among scientists. Some believe symbiosis should only refer to persistent mutualisms, while others believe it should apply to any types of persistent biological interactions. Some symbiotic relationships are obligate, meaning that both symbionts entirely depend on each other for survival. For example, many lichens consist of fungal and photosynthetic symbionts that cannot live on their own. Others are facultative, meaning that they can, but do not have to live with the other organism. Symbiotic relationships include those associations in which one organism lives on another, or where one partner lives inside the other. Symbiosis is also classified by physical attachment of the organisms; symbiosis in which the organisms have bodily union is called conjunctive symbiosis, and symbiosis in which they are not in union is called disjunctive symbiosis.

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1. Symbiosis

   sim-bi-ō′sis, n. a term introduced by De Bary to denote certain kinds of physiological partnership between organisms of different kinds—best restricted to such intimate and complementary partnerships as exist between algoid and fungoid elements in lichens, or between unicellular Algæ; and Radiolarians.—n. Sym′bion, an organism living in such a state.—adj. Symbiot′ic.—adv. Symbiot′ically. [Gr. syn, together, bios, life.]

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1. Symbiosis

   The living together of organisms of different species.

EntomologyRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Symbiosis

   a life relationship existing between different kinds of animals or plants, or between animals and plants: true symbiosis is where both parties to the relation benefit: see also parasitism, commensalism. Among the ants social symbiosis exists in its most highly developed form and distinctive terms have been proposed for the various types of relations: Calobiosis, is that association in which one species, often only the female, lives in the nest of and at the expense of another species, either for a time, = temporary - or altogether, = permanent calacobiosis. {Scanner's note: sic} Cleptobiosis, is where one species of ant lives in or near the nest of another, preying upon its larvae or pupae or stealing the food supply. Dulosis, is that mingling of colonies which owes its origin to the enslavement of one species by another. Hamabiosis, is that relation where two species of any insects, one of which may be an ant, live side by side without obvious motive or known advantage to one or both. Lestobiosis, is where the workers of one ant colony "hold up" those of another species and rob them of the food they are carrying to the nest. Parabiosis, is where different species of ants form colonies with inosculating galleries, and have their households strangely intermingled, but not blended. Phylacobiosis, is the relation existing between ants and Termites, the ants living in the doorways of the Termites and functioning as guards. Synclerobiosis, is an association of two species of ants that usually inhabit independent colonies, for purposes that are not clearly understood. Trophibiosis, is the relationship between ants on the one hand and aphids, coccids and the like on the other; these species being sought and attended by the ants for their own benefit: see myrmecophily. Xenobiosis, is where one species of ant lives as a guest in the nest of another, maintaining its own household, and mingling freely with the host species, the two living on terms of mutual toleration.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Symbiosis in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Symbiosis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of Symbiosis in a Sentence

1. Harald Haas:

   All we would need to do is to fit a small microchip to every potential illumination device. And this would then combine two basic functionalities: illumination and wireless data transmission, and it's this symbiosis that I personally believe could solve the four essential problems that face us in wireless communication these days. And in the future, you would not only have 14 billion light bulbs, you may have 14 billion Li-Fis deployed worldwide -- for a cleaner, a greener, and even a brighter future.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Symbiosis
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symbiosis
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Symbiosis
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Symbiosis
7. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=Symbiosis