symbiotic
adjective uk/ˌsɪm.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ us/ˌsɪm.baɪˈɑː.t̬ɪk/
biology specialized(动植物)共生的
involving two types of animal or plant in which each provides the conditions necessary for the other to continue to exist
a symbiotic relationship 共生关系
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- This symbiotic relationship is echoed in the clams and other mollusks that also rely on the bacteria for food.
- an experiment aimed at learning whether scientists can help corals adapt by providing them with symbiotic partners better prepared to cope with waters that are growing warmer
- While having a caddie can improve a golfer's game, the relationship is symbiotic.
- This small, symbiotic world of designers, editors and retailers influences what men will wear for the next few seasons.
- Their work relationship is even more symbiotic. Not only do they edit the magazine together, they tend to edit manuscripts in tandem.