Syntrophy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Syntrophy is a noun meaning (biology) The relationship between the individuals of different species (especially of bacteria) in which one or both benefit nutritionally from the presence of the other.
Meaning
(biology) The relationship between the individuals of different species (especially of bacteria) in which one or both benefit nutritionally from the presence of the other.
Word Forms
- syntrophies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include syntroph, symbiosis, symbiotrophy, probiosis, symbiotroph, syntopy.
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