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mutualism

[mu´choo͡-al-izm]

the biologic association of two individuals or populations of different species, both of which are benefited by the relationship and sometimes unable to exist without it. adj., adj mutualis´-tic.

mu·tu·al·ism

(myū'chū-ăl-izm),

Symbiotic relationship in which both species derive benefit. Compare: commensalism, metabiosis, parasitism.

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mutualism

(myo͞o′cho͞o-ə-lĭz′əm)

An association between two organisms of different species in which each member benefits.

mu′tu·al·ist n.

mu′tu·al·is′tic adj.

mu·tu·al·ism

(myū'chyū-ăl-izm)

Symbiotic relationship from which both species derive benefit.
Compare: commensalism, metabiosis, parasitism

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mutualism

see SYMBIOSIS.

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