Commensal

[kә'mensәl]

Definition

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

(adj.) living in a state of commensalism .

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Definition

(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.

Edited by Bertram

Definition

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.

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