Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

metabiosis

Noun

/ˌmɛtəˈbaɪəsɪs/

Definition

The process of one organism utilizing the remains of another organism for survival.

Examples

After the forest fire, many organisms engaged in metabiosis, feeding on the decaying plant matter.
The larvae of some insects practice metabiosis by feeding on dead animals and plants.

Meaning

Metabiosis refers to the relationship where the life cycle of one organism is dependent on the remains of another, often leading to the utilization of dead organic material for sustenance.