Autosymbiontic

/ˌɔːtəʊsɪmbaɪˈɒntɪk/ adjective

Relating to a symbiotic relationship where an organism benefits from its own cellular or organic components, rather than from another organism.

From 'auto-' (self) plus 'symbiotic' (relating to mutual living together). This neologistic term applies symbiotic theory to internal biological relationships within a single organism.

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