symbiotically

/ˌsɪmbaɪˈɑtɪkli/
adverb
  1. In a way that involves two different living things living together and helping each other.
    • The clownfish and the sea anemone live symbiotically, each providing protection for the other.
    • Lichens are formed when fungi and algae grow symbiotically together.
    • In the coral reef, many species interact symbiotically to survive.
  2. In a way that describes a close, mutually beneficial relationship between people, groups, or things.
    • The artist and the gallery owner operated symbiotically, each promoting the other's success.
    • The two companies worked symbiotically, sharing resources and customers.
    • In a healthy ecosystem, predators and prey evolve symbiotically over time.
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