HyperDic: commensal

English > 2 senses of the word commensal:
NOUNanimalcommensaleither of two different animal or plant species living in close association but not interdependent
ADJECTIVEpertcommensalliving in a state of commensalism
English > commensal: 2 senses > adjective 1, pert
MeaningLiving in a state of commensalism.
Categorybiology, biological scienceThe science that studies living organisms
Spanishcomensal
Nounscommensaleither of two different animal or plant species living in close association but not interdependent
commensalismthe relation between two different kinds of organisms when one receives benefits from the other without damaging it
Adverbscommensallyin a commensal manner
English > commensal: 2 senses > noun 1, animal
MeaningEither of two different animal or plant species living in close association but not interdependent.
Broaderorganism, beingA living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
Spanishcomensal
Catalancomensal
Adjectivescommensalliving in a state of commensalism

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