consortism
(biology) A close, prolonged association between two or more organisms of different species.
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(biology) A close, prolonged association between two or more organisms of different species.
Our reply is : — It may possibly be a mere state of consortism — another of the many familiar instances of two diverse organisms being found in company.
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(India) The relationship between consorts.
The alga, on the contrary, derives a definite advantage from its consortism with the fungus, receiving from it inorganic substances and water, and possibly organic substances also.
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