mutualism

/mjuːˈtʊəlɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A relationship or interaction between organisms or species in which both benefit, often in a symbiotic relationship.

“The garden’s mutualism between the bees and flowers allowed for a lush and diverse ecosystem to thrive.”

Synonyms

  • reciprocity
  • symbiosis

Antonyms

  • exploitation
  • parasitism