commensal
15 points
English
9 letters
Not in frequency data
Valid in: UK dictionary
Definitions
noun
either of two different animal or plant species living in close association but not interdependent
adjective
living in a state of commensalism
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Word forms
plural commensals
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Crossword clues
- “An animal, not truly parasitic, which lives in with, or on, another, partaking usually of the same food. Both species may be benefited by the association.” web-def
- “either of two different animal or plant species living in close association but not interdependent” wn-def
- “living in a state of commensalism” wn-def
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