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symbiosis
(english) Living together of members of 2 different species with (usually) beneficial consequences for 1 or both of the parties, e.g. luminescent bacteria in photophores of certain fishes; hydroid polyps which grow on and camouflage Minous. (See also: parasitic, inquiline, commensalism)
simbiose
(portuguese) Vida conjunta de duas espécies diferentes (usualmente) com benefício para uma ou as duas partes. (See also: parasitic, inquiline, commensalism)

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