commensal

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1. commensal - Noun

2. commensal - Adjective

Meaning

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.

Having the character of a commensal.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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All multicellular organisms are colonized to some degree by extrinsic organisms, and the vast majority of these exist in either a mutualistic or commensal relationship with the host. Source: Internet

However, many streptococcal species are not pathogenic, and form part of the commensal human microbiota of the mouth, skin, intestine, and upper respiratory tract. Source: Internet

Cats have either a mutualistic or commensal relationship with humans. Source: Internet

Endophytic fungi live inside plants, and those that form mutualistic or commensal associations with their host, do not damage their hosts. Source: Internet

Lone golden jackals expelled from their pack have been known to form commensal relationships with tigers. Source: Internet

Other causes include overgrowth of the commensal flora of the vagina. citation When associated with the ectocervix, inflammation may be caused by the herpes simplex virus. Source: Internet

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