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metabiosis /meta·bi·o·sis/ (met″ah-bi-o´sis) dependence of one organism upon another for its existence; commensalism.
metabiosis [met′əbī·ō′sis] 1 a condition in which the growth and metabolism of one organism alter the environment to allow the growth of another organism. 2 the parasitic dependence of the existence of one organism on that of another. metabiosis (meˈ·t n a mode of existence in which an organism depends on another to produce a favorable environment for its survival. metabiosis the dependence of one organism upon another for its existence; commensalism. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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