ectosymbiosis en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Ancient Greek ἐκ (ek) Ancient Greek ἐντός (entós) Ancient Greek ἐκτός (ektós)der. English ecto- English symbiosis English ectosymbiosis From ecto- + symbiosis.
Meanings
- A form of symbiosis in which a partner (the ectosymbiont) remains on the surface of its host
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ectosymbioses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |