Commensal

[kә'mensәl]

解释:

(noun.) either of two different animal or plant species living in close association but not interdependent.

(adj.) living in a state of commensalism .

卡拉校对--From WordNet

解释:

(n.) One who eats at the same table.

(n.) An animal, not truly parasitic, which lives in, with, or on, another, partaking usually of the same food. Both species may be benefited by the association.

(a.) Having the character of a commensal.

伯特伦编辑

解释:

adj. eating at the same table.—n. a messmate.—n. Commen′salism the intimate but never parasitic association of two organisms for the benefit of one or very often of both.

塞西尔编辑