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Commensalisms.
Commensalisms - as a noun
The relation between two different kinds of organisms when one receives benefits from the other without damaging it
Example Sentences
"Certain species of hermit crabs exhibit commensalisms by living in empty seashells."
"Barnacles are known to form commensalisms with whales by attaching themselves to the whale's skin and feeding off plankton."
"In some ecosystems, ants and aphids engage in commensalisms, where the ants protect the aphids while benefiting from the aphid's sugary secretions."
"Epiphytes, such as mosses and orchids, form commensalisms with trees by growing on their trunks or branches without causing harm."
"Many bird species exhibit commensalisms when they build their nests in the hollows of trees or in abandoned bird nests."
Word Game Points
Is COMMENSALISMS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, commensalisms is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
COMMENSALISMS has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.
Is COMMENSALISMS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, commensalisms is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCOMMENSALISMS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 27.
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Yes, commensalisms is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCOMMENSALISMS has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.