Phenomena and Processes

Symbiosis

The relationship between two different species of organisms that are interdependent; each gains benefits from the other or a relationship between different species where both of the organisms in question benefit from the presence of the other.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

The relationship between two different species of organisms that are interdependent; each gains benefits from the other or a relationship between different species where both of the organisms in question benefit from the presence of the other.

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3 entry terms
  • Commensalism
  • Endosymbiosis
  • Mutualism

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5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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  1. G06.550.800w
  2. G16.840w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Symbiosis. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013559. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013559
  2. Symbiosis. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symbiosis
  3. Symbiosis. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q121610