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Commensal - What does it mean?

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commensal

English

Adjective

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  • (ecology) of a form of symbiosis in which one organism derives a benefit while the other is unaffected

    • Noun

    (wikipedia commensal) (en noun)
  • (ecology) An organism partaking in a relationship.
  • * 2001 , (Yann Martel), (Life of Pi) , (2003), ISBN 184195392X, page 260:
    • The tree did indeed grow right out of the algae, as I had seen from the lifeboat. There was not the least trace of soil. Either there was soil deeper down, or this species of tree was a remarkable instance of a commensal or a parasite.
  • One who eats at the same table.

    • Related terms

    * commensalism * commensality * endocommensal, endocommensalism ----

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