sym·bi·ont (s m b - nt , -b -)n. An organism in a symbiotic relationship. Also called symbiote. [Greek sumbi  n, sumbiount-, present participle of sumbioun, to live together; see symbiosis.]sym bi·ontic adj. |
symbiont [ˈsɪmbɪˌɒnt]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) an organism living in a state of symbiosis
[from Greek sumbioun to live together, from bioun to live]
symbiontic adj
symbiontically adv
| symbiont (smb-nt, -b-) or symbiote (smb-t, -b-) An organism in a symbiotic relationship. In cases in which a distinction is made between two interacting organisms, the symbiont is the smaller of the two and is always a beneficiary in the relationship, while the larger organism is the host and may or may not derive a benefit. See also hostparasite |
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