commensal

Signification (Anglais)

Adj

1. (not-comparable) Of a form of symbiosis in which one organism derives a benefit while the other is unaffected.
2. (not-comparable) Eating at the same table.

Noun

1. An organism partaking in a commensal relationship.
2. One who eats at the same table.

Concepts

commensal

dîneur

préjudice pour celui-ci

Synonymes

messmate

diner

microorganism

Traductions

comensal

commensale

comensal

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commensaal

onschadelijke gastkiem

komensal

sofra arkadaşı

Mitesser

Kommensale

commensal

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/kəˈmɛnsəl/

Étymologie (Anglais)

Hérité de moyen anglais: commensal

In summary

From Middle English commensal, from Old French commensal, from Medieval Latin commensālis, from com- + mensa (“table”) + -ālis.