Commensal

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What Does Commensal Mean?

  • 共生的
  • 共生者
  • 共餐者

Commensal Pronunciation

/kəˈmɛn.səl/

Commensal Definition

noun

Definition

An organism that lives in close association with another organism, often benefiting from the relationship without harming the host.

In ZH

一种与另一个生物密切相关的生物，通常从中受益而不伤害宿主。

How to Use Commensal in a Sentence

  • The clownfish is a commensal that lives among the anemones.
  • Many birds are commensals with large mammals, feeding on insects kicked up by their movements.
  • In a commensal relationship, one organism benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed.
  • The presence of commensal bacteria in the human gut is crucial for digestion.
  • Understanding commensal organisms can help in developing probiotic treatments.

Synonyms for Commensal