coenoecial

/kɪˌnɪɒsiˈɛl, ˌkɔɪnɪɒsɪˈɛl/

Definitions

1. noun

Relating to or constituting a community of organisms living in close association

“The coenoecial relationships between the coral and the algae in the reef ecosystem are crucial for its survival.”

Synonyms

  • commensal
  • symbiotic

Antonyms

  • antagonistic
  • mutualistic