symbionts
Aussprache: [sɪmˈbaɪɒnts]
Wort
Kontext: „biology“
(noun) symbionts are organisms that live together with another organism in a way that helps at least one of them. It's like a team-up in nature where both partners can benefit from each other.
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The clownfish and the sea anemone are symbionts; the clownfish gets protection while the anemone gets cleaned.
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Not all relationships in nature are symbionts; some animals just compete with each other for food.
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Can you name some examples of symbionts in the animal kingdom?
Kontext: „ecology“
(noun) symbionts can also refer to different types of partners in a relationship, such as those that help each other survive in their environment. They work together for mutual benefit.
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In a healthy coral reef, there are many symbionts, including certain algae that help corals get nutrients.
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A broken ecosystem has fewer symbionts because the animals and plants no longer help each other.
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How do symbionts contribute to the health of an ecosystem?
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