consorte
Definitions
One of the organisms that associates with another species in consortism.
Examples
“Consortism is classified into four types according to the benefit derived by the consortes: 1. If it is voluntary with mutual benefit but not asymmetrical or damaging to either consorte, it is mutualism. 2. Commensalism is a voluntary asymmetrical consortism in which one organism is benefited with no appreciable benefit or damage⟳ to the partner. 3. Parasitism is an involuntary consortism with progressive asymmetrical damage⟳ to one for the benefit of the other. 4. Predation is a nonsymbiotic consortism with damage⟳ to one for the benefit of the other.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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