Meaning of the word symbiont in English
What does symbiont mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
symbiont
US /ˈsɪm.bi.ɑːnt/
UK /ˈsɪm.bi.ɒnt/
Noun
an organism living in symbiosis with another
Example:
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The clownfish is a well-known symbiont of the sea anemone.
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Lichens are formed by a fungal symbiont and an algal or cyanobacterial symbiont.