symbiont

/ˈsɪmbiɒnt/ /ˈsɪmbaɪɒnt/

Meanings

noun

An organism that lives in a symbiotic relationship; a symbiote.

Examples :

"The clownfish is a classic example of a symbiont, living safely within the stinging tentacles of a sea anemone. "

Related Words

tentacles noun

/ˈtɛntəkəlz/ /ˈtɛntɪkəlz/

An elongated, boneless, flexible organ or limb of some animals, such as the octopus and squid.

"The octopus used its tentacles to grab a crab from the ocean floor. "

symbiotic noun

/ˌsɪm.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ /ˌsɪm.baɪˈɑt.ɪk/

Symbiotic star

"Astronomers study symbiotic stars to understand how two stars can orbit each other and exchange matter. "

symbiote noun

/ˈsɪmbiˌoʊt/ /ˈsɪmbaɪˌoʊt/

An organism in a partnership with another such that each profits from their being together; a symbiont

"The clownfish lives safely among the anemone's stinging tentacles because it has a protective mucus, making the clownfish and the anemone a classic example of a symbiote. "

anemone noun

/əˈnɛm.ə.ni/

Any plant of the genus Anemone, of the Ranunculaceae (or buttercup) family, such as the windflower.

"The gardener carefully planted the colorful anemone flowers near the rose bushes. "

organism noun

/ˈɔː.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/ /ˈɔɹ.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/

A discrete and complete living thing, such as animal, plant, fungus or microorganism.

"The single-celled organism was studied by the biology students in their science class. "

safely adverb

/ˈseɪfli/

In a safe manner; without risk; using caution above all else.

"The child crossed the street safely, looking both ways before stepping off the curb. "

stinging verb

/ˈstɪŋɪŋ/

To hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both.

"Right so came out an adder of a little heathbush, and it stung a knight in the foot."

clownfish noun

/ˈklaʊnfɪʃ/

Any of colorful fish of the genera Amphiprion and Premnas in the subfamily Amphiprioninae, native to the Pacific and Indian Oceans, notable for their mutual relationship with sea anemones.

"The clownfish nestled safely among the stinging tentacles of the sea anemone, protected from predators. "

living verb

/ˈlɪvɪŋ/

To be alive; to have life.

"My grandmother is living a long and healthy life. "

example noun

/əɡˈzæmpl̩/ /ɘɡˈzɐːmpɯ/ /ɪɡˈzɑːmpl̩/

Something that is representative of all such things in a group.

"The teacher gave a good example of a sentence using the past tense. "

relationship noun

/ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/ /ɹɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/

Connection or association; the condition of being related.

"My teacher has a good relationship with all her students. "

classic noun

/ˈklæ.sɪk/

A perfect and/or early example of a particular style.

"The teacher's lesson plan was a classic example of how to teach fractions effectively. "