enphytotic

/ɛnˈfɪtɒtɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to the growth of plants or organisms that are not parasitic but still benefit from the presence of other organisms.

“The enphytotic relationships between the trees and the fungi in the forest ecosystem were crucial for its stability.”

Synonyms

  • beneficial
  • mutualistic
  • symbiotic

Antonyms

  • parasitic
  • pathogenic