Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
phoresis
noun
/fəˈriːsɪs/
Definition
The process of one organism being carried by another organism, often referring to the transport of a symbiotic relationship.
Examples
- In the case of phoresis, the small mites attach themselves to the birds and are carried to new locations.
- The phoresis of certain bacteria can help in their dispersal to favorable environments.
Meaning
Phoresis typically involves a smaller organism that is transported by a larger one, without causing harm to the host.
Synonyms
- Dispersal
- Transport
