Symbioosi
Symbioosi, also known as symbiosis in English, is a long-term interaction between two or more different biological species that live in close physical association. These relationships can influence the biology, ecology, and evolution of the participants. The concept has deep roots in natural history and was formalized in the 19th century; the term is often attributed to Heinrich Anton de Bary, who defined living together as a defining feature of the phenomenon.
Symbioosi is commonly divided into three broad categories: mutualism, where both partners benefit; commensalism, where one
Examples of mutualistic symbioosi include lichens (a fungus living with a photosynthetic partner), mycorrhizal fungi and
Symbioosi plays a central role in ecology, evolution, and applied sciences. It helps explain coral reef resilience,