Symbiotic Relationships

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  1. symbiosis
    the relation between two interdependent species of organisms
    Symbiosis is a close, long-lasting physical relationship between two different species.
  2. physical
    involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
    Symbiosis is a close, long-lasting physical relationship between two different species.
  3. relationship
    a mutual connection between people
    Symbiosis is a close, long-lasting physical relationship between two different species.
  4. species
    taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
    Symbiosis is a close, long-lasting physical relationship between two different species.
  5. contact
    the act of touching physically
    In other words, the two species are usually in physical contact and at least one of them derives some sort of benefit from this contact.
  6. derive
    come from
    In other words, the two species are usually in physical contact and at least one of them derives some sort of benefit from this contact.
  7. benefit
    something that aids or promotes well-being
    In other words, the two species are usually in physical contact and at least one of them derives some sort of benefit from this contact.
  8. category
    a general concept that marks divisions or coordinations
    There are three different categories of symbiotic relationships: parasitism, commensalism, and mutualism.
  9. symbiotic
    of organisms living together, especially to mutual advantage
    There are three different categories of symbiotic relationships: parasitism, commensalism, and mutualism.
  10. parasitism
    when one organism benefits from another by causing damage
    There are three different categories of symbiotic relationships: parasitism, commensalism, and mutualism.
  11. commensalism
    when one organism benefits from another without damaging it
    There are three different categories of symbiotic relationships: parasitism, commensalism, and mutualism.
  12. mutualism
    the relation between two organisms that benefit each other
    There are three different categories of symbiotic relationships: parasitism, commensalism, and mutualism.
  13. organism
    a living thing that can act or function independently
    Parasitism is a relationship in which one organism, known as the parasite, lives in or on another organism, known as the host, from which it derives nourishment.
  14. parasite
    an animal or plant that lives in or on a host
    Parasitism is a relationship in which one organism, known as the parasite, lives in or on another organism, known as the host, from which it derives nourishment.
  15. host
    a person who invites guests to a social event
    Parasitism is a relationship in which one organism, known as the parasite, lives in or on another organism, known as the host, from which it derives nourishment.
  16. interaction
    mutual or reciprocal dealings or influence
    Although the host is harmed by the interaction, it is generally not killed immediately by the parasite, and some host individuals may live a long time and be relatively little affected by their parasites.
  17. immediately
    without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
    Although the host is harmed by the interaction, it is generally not killed immediately by the parasite, and some host individuals may live a long time and be relatively little affected by their parasites.
  18. individual
    being or characteristic of a single thing or person
    Although the host is harmed by the interaction, it is generally not killed immediately by the parasite, and some host individuals may live a long time and be relatively little affected by their parasites.
  19. relatively
    by comparison to something else
    Although the host is harmed by the interaction, it is generally not killed immediately by the parasite, and some host individuals may live a long time and be relatively little affected by their parasites.
  20. affected
    influenced
    Although the host is harmed by the interaction, it is generally not killed immediately by the parasite, and some host individuals may live a long time and be relatively little affected by their parasites.
  21. destructive
    causing damage
    Some parasites are much more destructive than others, however.
  22. established
    brought about or set up or accepted
    Newly established parasite/host relationships are likely to be more destructive than those that have a long evolutionary history.
  23. likely
    having a good chance of being the case or of coming about
    Newly established parasite/host relationships are likely to be more destructive than those that have a long evolutionary history.
  24. evolutionary
    relating to the development of a species
    Newly established parasite/host relationships are likely to be more destructive than those that have a long evolutionary history.
  25. evolve
    undergo development
    With a longstanding interaction between the parasite and the host, the two species generally evolve in such a way that they can accommodate one another.
  26. accommodate
    have room for; hold without crowding
    With a longstanding interaction between the parasite and the host, the two species generally evolve in such a way that they can accommodate one another.
  27. defense
    the act of guarding someone or something against attack
    Likewise, the host evolves defenses against the parasite, often reducing the harm done by the parasite to a level the host can tolerate.
  28. level
    a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
    Likewise, the host evolves defenses against the parasite, often reducing the harm done by the parasite to a level the host can tolerate.
  29. tolerate
    put up with something or somebody unpleasant
    Likewise, the host evolves defenses against the parasite, often reducing the harm done by the parasite to a level the host can tolerate.
  30. surface
    the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer
    Parasites that live on the surface of their hosts are known as ectoparasites.
  31. example
    an item of information that is typical of a class or group
    Fleas, lice, and some molds and mildews are examples of ectoparasites.
  32. malaria
    a disease caused by parasites transmitted by mosquito bite
    Many other parasites, like tapeworms, malaria parasites, many kinds of bacteria, and some fungi, are called endoparasites because they live inside the bodies of their hosts.
  33. bacteria
    single-celled organisms that can cause disease
    Many other parasites, like tapeworms, malaria parasites, many kinds of bacteria, and some fungi, are called endoparasites because they live inside the bodies of their hosts.
  34. resist
    withstand the force of something
    A tapeworm lives in the intestines of its host where it is able to resist being digested and makes use of the nutrients in the intestine.
  35. digest
    convert food into absorbable substances
    A tapeworm lives in the intestines of its host where it is able to resist being digested and makes use of the nutrients in the intestine.
  36. nutrient
    any substance that can be metabolized to give energy
    A tapeworm lives in the intestines of its host where it is able to resist being digested and makes use of the nutrients in the intestine.
  37. parasitic
    relating to an animal or plant that lives in or on a host
    Mistletoe is a flowering plant that is parasitic on trees.
  38. establish
    set up or found
    It establishes itself on the surface of a tree when a bird transfers the seed to the tree.
  39. transfer
    move from one place to another
    It establishes itself on the surface of a tree when a bird transfers the seed to the tree.
  40. conduct
    the way a person behaves toward other people
    It then grows down into the water-conducting tissues of the tree and uses the water and minerals it obtains from these tissues to support its own growth.
  41. mineral
    a solid inorganic substance occurring in nature
    It then grows down into the water-conducting tissues of the tree and uses the water and minerals it obtains from these tissues to support its own growth.
  42. obtain
    come into possession of
    It then grows down into the water-conducting tissues of the tree and uses the water and minerals it obtains from these tissues to support its own growth.
  43. possible
    capable of happening or existing
    It is possible to visualize a parasitic relationship evolving into a commensal one.
  44. visualize
    form a mental picture of something that is invisible
    It is possible to visualize a parasitic relationship evolving into a commensal one.
  45. combat
    the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
    Since parasites generally evolve to do as little harm to their host as possible and the host is combating the negative effects of the parasite, they might eventually evolve to the point where the host is not harmed at all.
  46. negative
    characterized by denial or opposition or resistance
    Since parasites generally evolve to do as little harm to their host as possible and the host is combating the negative effects of the parasite, they might eventually evolve to the point where the host is not harmed at all.
  47. effect
    a phenomenon that is caused by some previous phenomenon
    Since parasites generally evolve to do as little harm to their host as possible and the host is combating the negative effects of the parasite, they might eventually evolve to the point where the host is not harmed at all.
  48. eventually
    after an unspecified period of time or a long delay
    Since parasites generally evolve to do as little harm to their host as possible and the host is combating the negative effects of the parasite, they might eventually evolve to the point where the host is not harmed at all.
  49. attach
    be in contact with
    In the ocean, many sharks have a smaller fish known as a remora attached to them.
  50. actually
    in fact
    Mutualism is another kind of symbiotic relationship and is actually beneficial to both species involved.
  51. beneficial
    promoting or enhancing well-being
    Mutualism is another kind of symbiotic relationship and is actually beneficial to both species involved.
  52. involved
    connected by participation or association or use
    Mutualism is another kind of symbiotic relationship and is actually beneficial to both species involved.
  53. obligatory
    required by compulsion or convention
    In many mutualistic relationships, the relationship is obligatory; the species cannot live without each other.
  54. exist
    have a presence
    In others, the species can exist separately but are more successful when they are involved in a mutualistic relationship.
  55. successful
    having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
    In others, the species can exist separately but are more successful when they are involved in a mutualistic relationship.
  56. provide
    give something useful or necessary to
    Some species of Acacia, a thorny tree, provide food in the form of sugar solutions in little structures on their stems.
  57. solution
    a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances
    Some species of Acacia, a thorny tree, provide food in the form of sugar solutions in little structures on their stems.
  58. structure
    a complex entity made of many parts
    Some species of Acacia, a thorny tree, provide food in the form of sugar solutions in little structures on their stems.
  59. protect
    shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
    Certain species of ants feed on the solutions and live in the tree, which they will protect from other animals by attacking any animal that begins to feed on the tree.
  60. receive
    get something; come into possession of
    Both organisms benefit; the ants receive food and a place to live, and the tree is protected from animals that would use it as food.
  61. soil
    material in the top layer of the surface of the earth
    One soil nutrient that is usually a limiting factor for plant growth is nitrogen.
  62. limit
    as far as something can go
    One soil nutrient that is usually a limiting factor for plant growth is nitrogen.
  63. factor
    anything that contributes causally to a result
    One soil nutrient that is usually a limiting factor for plant growth is nitrogen.
  64. disease
    an impairment of health
    The bacteria do not cause disease but provide the plants with nitrogen-containing molecules that the plants can use for growth.
  65. contain
    hold or have within
    The bacteria do not cause disease but provide the plants with nitrogen-containing molecules that the plants can use for growth.
  66. molecule
    the simplest structural unit of an element or compound
    The bacteria do not cause disease but provide the plants with nitrogen-containing molecules that the plants can use for growth.
  67. site
    the piece of land on which something is located
    The nitrogen-fixing bacteria from the living site and nutrients that the plants provide, and the plants benefit from the nitrogen they receive.
Created on Sun Dec 30 19:56:28 EST 2012

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