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Why do people say "symbiotic relationship" when they really mean "mutualistic"? (lemmy.world)
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[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 1 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

I was taught that symbiotic relationships are mutually beneficial, and is the opposite of a parasitic relationship where one benefits and the other suffers. I've never heard it used in any other way.

It's also how dictionaries define "symbiotic."

It seems like one of those things that only gets better defined if you're in the field of study, such as a biologist.