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Commensal Definition & Meaning

commensal
adjective
  1. living in a state of commensalism
noun
  1. either of two different animal or plant species living in close association but not interdependent

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Frequently asked questions

What does commensal mean?
living in a state of commensalism either of two different animal or plant species living in close association but not interdependent
What part of speech is commensal?
Commensal is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does commensal have?
Commensal has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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