as in symbiosis
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Recent Examples of mutualism
While mutualism brings benefits to both species, commensalism brings benefits to one species while the other is neither helped nor harmed.
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Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 25 Oct. 2023
Our examination of mutualism includes pollination, which involves 170,000 plant and 200,000 animal species and contributes to 35 percent of global food crop production.
—Erika Larsen, National Geographic, 1 Oct. 2020
Even when the ants’ self-interest is less immediate, Frederickson doesn’t expect cheating in this kind of mutualism.
—Kristin Ohlson, Discover Magazine, 2 Jan. 2019
Partnerships between ants and trees are classic examples of mutualism in nature---the trees provide room and board for the ant colonies who protect the trees from pests.
—Breanna Draxler, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2013
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Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 25 Oct. 2023
Our examination of mutualism includes pollination, which involves 170,000 plant and 200,000 animal species and contributes to 35 percent of global food crop production.
—Erika Larsen, National Geographic, 1 Oct. 2020
Even when the ants’ self-interest is less immediate, Frederickson doesn’t expect cheating in this kind of mutualism.
—Kristin Ohlson, Discover Magazine, 2 Jan. 2019
Partnerships between ants and trees are classic examples of mutualism in nature---the trees provide room and board for the ant colonies who protect the trees from pests.
—Breanna Draxler, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2013
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutualism
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The extreme dependence of the male on the female challenges traditional notions of symbiosis, as the male effectively forfeits his autonomy for the guarantee of survival and reproduction.Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Another instance of this actor-director symbiosis is Denzel Washington and Ridley Scott in Gladiator II.David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
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The foundation said a reciprocity agreement with Illinois is the last major thing Indiana could do to improve its score.Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
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The first steps in discerning whether a relationship is possible with someone usually requires, at the very least, a basic sense of reciprocity and effort.Mark Travers, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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In interviews, the two discussed their friendship, and the special included footage of them meeting for the first time in 2021.Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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This setting becomes a transformative playground, where children can leave behind their medical concerns and immerse themselves in fun and friendship.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Mutualism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutualism. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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