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:
The clownfish is a well-known symbiont of the sea anemone.
Lichens are formed by a fungal symbiont and an algal or cyanobacterial symbiont.