Adjective
mutualistic (comparative more mutualistic, superlative most mutualistic)
(biology) mutually beneficial
As the mutualistic term is always positive, it may lead to unrealistic unbounded growth as it happens with the simple model. citation So, it is important to include a saturation mechanism to avoid the problem. Source: Internet
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
For example, broad classes of plants and fungi exchange carbon and nutrients in common mutualistic mycorrhizal relationships; however, some plant species known as myco-heterotrophs "cheat" by taking carbon from a fungus rather than donating it. Source: Internet
An example of a mutualistic relationship would be that shared by yucca moths (Tegeculidae) and their host, yucca flowers (Liliaceae). 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