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Coexist vs Symbiosis - What's the difference?

coexist | symbiosis |

As a verb coexist

is .

As a noun symbiosis is

a relationship of mutual benefit.

coexist

English

Alternative forms

* co-exist (UK) *

Verb

(en verb)
  • To exist contemporaneously or in the same area.

    • Anagrams

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    symbiosis

    English

    (wikipedia symbiosis)

    Noun

    (symbioses)
  • A relationship of mutual benefit.
  • # (ecology) A close, prolonged association between two or more organisms of different species that normally benefits both members.
  • (biology) A close, prolonged association between two or more organisms of different species, regardless of benefit to the members.
  • (possibly obsolete) The state of people living together in a community.

    • Related terms

    * symbiotic * symbiont * symbiote

    Derived terms

    * Symbionese