Commensals

/kəˈmɛnsəlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of commensal; organisms that live in commensal relationships, where one benefits and the other is unaffected.

Etymology

Plural form of commensal, from Medieval Latin commensalis. The standard English plural adds -s to the singular form.

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The ocean is full of commensals—sea anemones host clownfish, mussels attach to whale fins, and countless organisms have found ways to live alongside giants while causing them zero trouble.

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