macrobiote

/ˌmækroʊbɪˈoʊt, ˌmækroʊbaɪˈoʊt/

Definitions

1. noun

An organism, especially a plant or animal, that lives in a symbiotic relationship with fungi in a mutually beneficial way, especially in a way that benefits the health and well-being of the organism

“The macrobiote in the forest relied on the fungi for nutrients in exchange for providing it with essential minerals.”

Synonyms

  • mutualist
  • symbiont

Antonyms

  • parasite
  • pathogen