
1) French word used in English 2) Interdependence 3) Interdependency 4) Mutuality
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• (n.) An animal, not truly parasitic, which lives in, with, or on, another, partaking usually of the same food. Both species may be benefited by the association. • (n.) One who eats at the same table. • (a.) Having the character of a commensal.
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(L. com- together + mensa table) 1. living on or within another organism, and deriving benefit without injuring or benefiting the other individual. 2. an organism living on or within another, but not causing injury to the host.
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In biological parlance, two entities existing together but at the expense of one another.
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1. <biology> Living on or within another organism and deriving benefit without injuring or benefiting the other individual. ... 2. An organism living on or within another, but not causing injury to the host. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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(ko-men´sәl) living on or within another organism, and deriving benefit without harming or benefiting the host individual. a parasitic organism that causes no harm to the host.
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Living together with man for mutual benefit
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Com·men'sal noun [ Late Latin
commensalis ; Latin
com- +
mensa table: confer French
commensal . Confer Mensal.]
1. One who eats at the same table. [ Obsolete]
2. (Zoology) An animal, not truly parasitic, which lives in, with, or on, another, partakin...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: kŏ-men′săl Definitions: 1. Pertaining to or characterized by commensalism. 2. An organism participating in commensalism.
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Commensal: 1. Living in a relationship in which one organism derives food or other benefits from another organism without hurting or helping it. Commensal bacteria are part of the normal flora in the mouth. 2. An intimate relationship. The Norway rat, roof rat, and house mouse are considered commensal rodents because of their intimate relationships...
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(L: com with/together; mensa=table; dining together) a species living in close association with another species. One organism benefits, the other does not, but neither is harmed. For example, the Remora (Shark Sucker) attaches itself to a shark without harming it, and scavenges the left-overs from the shark's meal)
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[
adj] - (biology) living in a state of commensalism 2. [n] - either of two different animal or plant species living in close association but not interdependent
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Describes a relationship between two species or individuals in which one benefits and the other neither benefits nor is harmed. For example, when Cattle Egrets follow large herbivorous mammals to eat the insects they stir up as they move, the egrets benefit but the mammals appear unaffected in any way.
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Living together with man for mutual benefit
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Having benefit for one member of a two-species association but neither positive nor negative effect on the other
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adjective living in a state of commensalism
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Living with, on or in another organism, without harm to either. See Teacher's Guide Activity 11
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Living together with another animal or plant from which benefit (e.g. food, protection) is derived.
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A relationship where one party gains but at no cost to the other.
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An organism that derives nourishment or shelter by living in close association with another organism (the host), without damaging the host.
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A commensal organism is one which lives within the body of another but does not normally cause any harm. In times of stress, commensals may turn into pathogens (see opportunistic pathogen).
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eating together at the same table. · (of an animal, plant, fungus, etc.) living with, on, or in another, without injury to either. · (of a person or group) not competing while residing in or occupying the same area as another individual or group having independent or different values or customs.
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