Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
parasymbiosis
Noun
/ˌpærəsaɪmˈbaɪoʊsɪs/
Definition
A form of symbiosis characterized by the presence of one organism living within another, where the relationship is somewhat neutral or not beneficial to the host.
Examples
- In some ecosystems, certain fungi exhibit parasymbiosis with their plant hosts.
- The relationship between the parasite and the host could shift into parasymbiosis under specific environmental conditions.
Meaning
In parasymbiosis, the living arrangement does not significantly harm or help the host organism, highlighting a more indifferent coexistence.
Synonyms
- Neutral symbiosis
- Indifferent symbiosis
