Corresponsive

/ˌkɔrəˈspɑnsɪv/ adjective

Definition

Having the quality of responding mutually; responsive to one another; corresponding.

Etymology

From correspond plus the suffix -sive (from Latin -sivus), which denotes a quality or capability, often implying a passive or reactive capacity.

Kelly Says

The 'corresponsive' nature of ecosystems—where each organism responds to and shapes the others—is why removing one species can collapse entire food webs.

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