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SYMBIOSIS [2 records]

Record 1 2003-09-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
  • Zoology
  • Biotechnology
DEF

The intimate, relatively protracted, and dependent relationship of members of one species with those of another, consisting of 3 principle kinds: commensalism, mutualism, and parasitism.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
  • Zoologie
  • Biotechnologie
DEF

État de deux espèces différentes vivant en association plus ou moins intime, comme certaines chenilles de Lycaenidae que les fourmis nourrissent pour en retirer des sécrétions sucrées (symbiose trophique).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Insectos, ciempiés, arañas y escorpiones
  • Zoología
  • Biotecnología
DEF

Asociación entre animales y plantas de distinta especie, o entre un animal y una planta, de la que ambos sacan ventajas.

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Record 2 2003-06-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paleontology
DEF

Association of two organisms of different species for their mutual benefit, as when each uses the other's waste products as source of food; e.g. hydra and alga.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Paléontologie
DEF

Association durable sinon constante nécessaire et à bénéfices réciproques; elle joint des espèces rigoureusement déterminées et à besoins complémentaires.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Paleontología
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