Adjective: symbiotic ,sim-bI'ó-tik or ,sim-bee'ó-tik
- Used of organisms (especially of different species) living together, usually to their mutual advantage
"The clownfish and sea anemone have a symbiotic relationship"
- Characterized by or involving a mutually beneficial relationship between different organisms or groups
"The symbiotic relationship between bees and flowers benefits both species"
See also: dependent
Encyclopedia: Symbiotic