How Do You Spell SYMBIOSIS?

Pronunciation: [sˌɪmba͡ɪˈə͡ʊsɪs] (IPA)

Symbiosis is a term commonly used in biology to describe the close interaction between two different species. It is spelled with a "y" instead of an "i" because the word originates from the Greek language, where the "u" sound is represented by the letter "y". The IPA phonetic transcription for symbiosis is /sɪmˈbaɪoʊsɪs/, which breaks down the word into its individual sounds. The stress is on the second syllable, and the final "s" is pronounced as a "z" sound.

SYMBIOSIS Meaning and Definition

  1. Symbiosis is a biological phenomenon that refers to the close and long-term relationship between two different organisms from different species. This relationship is characterized by mutual interdependence and often involves both organisms benefiting from the association, although it can also be a one-sided association in which only one organism benefits while the other is unaffected or even harmed.

    There are three main types of symbiotic relationships: mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism. Mutualism occurs when both organisms gain benefits from the relationship, such as a flower providing nectar to a bee, which in turn pollinates the flower. Commensalism refers to a situation in which one organism benefits while the other is neither harmed nor helped. An example of this is when certain birds build their nests in the trees, benefiting from the shelter provided by the tree without affecting it. Lastly, parasitism involves one organism (the parasite) benefiting at the expense of the other organism (the host), such as when ticks feed on the blood of mammals.

    Symbiosis is an essential ecological concept as it highlights the interconnectivity and interdependence of species in the natural world. It can contribute to the survival and success of both organisms involved, promoting equilibrium in ecological systems. The study of symbiotic relationships plays a crucial role in understanding the complex dynamics and interactions within ecosystems.

  2. The mutually advantageous association of two or more organisms; commensalism; the growth together of the cholera bacillus, an ameba, and the lepra bacillus, although the latter cannot be cultivated alone, is an example of symbiosis.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

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Etymology of SYMBIOSIS

The word "symbiosis" comes from the Greek terms "syn" meaning "together" and "biosis" meaning "living". It was coined by the German mycologist Heinrich Anton de Bary in 1879 to describe the close and long-term interaction between different biological organisms, which was later expanded to include the concept of mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism. The term reflects the idea that living entities can coexist and interact in a mutually beneficial or dependent relationship.

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