commensalism

/kəˈmɛnsəˌlɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A relationship between different species where one species benefits and the other is not affected, especially in a symbiotic relationship.

“The aphids on the plant engage in commensalism, benefiting from the plant’s nutrients while the plant is not affected.”

Synonyms

  • mutualism
  • symbiosis

Antonyms

  • antagonism
  • parasitism