Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by symbiosis, especially between different biological species

“The symbiotic relationship between the clownfish and the sea anemone is a fascinating example of mutualism.”

2. noun

a symbiotic relationship or community

“The symbiotic network of fungi in the forest floor is crucial for the ecosystem’s nutrient cycle.”

3. noun

an organism that lives in symbiosis with another organism

“The coral polyp is a symbiotic that provides a home for the algae living inside it.”