metabiosis

/ˌmɛtəˈbaɪəsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A phenomenon in which two or more species that are normally incompatible live together in a symbiotic relationship.

“The discovery of metabiosis in the coral reef ecosystem highlights the complex interdependencies within the marine food chain.”

Synonyms

  • mutualism
  • symbiosis

Antonyms

  • competition
  • parasitism