different between symbiotic vs actinorhiza

English

Etymology

From symbiosis +? -otic, from Ancient Greek ????????? (sumbí?sis), from ??? (sún, “with”) + ???? (bíos, “life”).

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /?s?m.ba???t.?k/, /?s?m.bi??t.?k/
• (US) IPA^(key): /?s?m.ba???t.?k/, /?s?m.bi??t.?k/
• Rhymes: -?t?k

Adjective

symbiotic (not comparable)

1. (ecology) Of, or relating to symbiosis; living together.

   A lichen is a fungus with symbiotic algae among its cells.
2. Of a relationship with mutual benefit between two individuals or organisms.

Usage notes

Although the biologic meaning of symbiotic strictly refers to "living together", regardless of the nature of the relationship, in casual speech the word typically implies a beneficial relationship.

Synonyms

• (with mutual benefit): mutualistic

Derived terms

• perisymbiotic
• symbiotically

Related terms

• symbiont
• symbiote

Translations

Noun

symbiotic (plural symbiotics)

1. (astronomy) symbiotic star

English

Etymology

See actino-, rhizo-.

Noun

actinorhiza (plural actinorhizas)

1. (biology) A root nodule formed as a result of a symbiotic relationship between an actinomycete and fine plant roots.

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