Symbiosis: The
close association between two or more organisms of different species, often but
not necessarily benefiting each member. The association of algae and fungi in
lichens and of bacteria living in the intestines or on the skin of animals are
forms of symbiosis.
close association between two or more organisms of different species, often but
not necessarily benefiting each member. The association of algae and fungi in
lichens and of bacteria living in the intestines or on the skin of animals are
forms of symbiosis.
Commensalism: Commensalism is a relationship between two organisms where one receives a benefit or
benefits from the other and the other is not affected by it.
benefits from the other and the other is not affected by it.
Phoresis: Phoresis
is an inter-species biological interaction in ecology and refers to a form of
symbiosis where the symbiont, termed the phoront, is mechanically transported
by its host. Neither organism is physiologically dependent on the other.
is an inter-species biological interaction in ecology and refers to a form of
symbiosis where the symbiont, termed the phoront, is mechanically transported
by its host. Neither organism is physiologically dependent on the other.
Pathogenesis: The biological mechanism (or mechanisms) that lead to a diseased state.
The term can also describe the origin and development of the disease, and
whether it is acute, chronic, or recurrent.
The term can also describe the origin and development of the disease, and
whether it is acute, chronic, or recurrent.
