mutualism
/ˈmjuːtʃuəˌlɪzəm/
noun
- A relationship between two living things in which both benefit from each other.
- The clownfish and sea anemone have a classic mutualism where both get protection and food.
- In mutualism, bees get nectar from flowers while helping the plants reproduce.
- Scientists studied the mutualism between ants and aphids in the garden.
- A cooperative arrangement between people or groups that benefits all sides.
- Neighborhood mutualism means sharing tools and helping each other with chores.
- The two companies formed a mutualism that boosted their sales and cut costs.
- The trade agreement was based on mutualism, with both countries gaining new markets.
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