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Learn “Symbiotic

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Symbiotic

adjective/sim-bi-ot-ik/

involving interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association.

The symbiotic relationship between bees and flowers is essential for pollination.

SYM (together) + BIO (life): two different living things sharing life side by side.

Great in science writing; pairs with 'relationship' — extend it as a metaphor for teams that need each other.