symbiosis
noun/ˌsɪmbaɪˈoʊsɪs/
Frequency rank: #17,028 most common English word
Meaning
a close relationship between two different organisms that is mutually beneficial.
Example sentence
Clownfish and sea anemones live in symbiosis that benefits both species.
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