mutualism

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Recent Examples of mutualism Symbiotic mutualism emerges out of ecological thinking, out of that systems thinking, instead of classification thinking, which is a more flawed model. Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 13 Nov. 2025 Today, attitudes are shifting from human domination of nature toward mutualism—and that means learning to get along with our neighbors. Lesley Evans Ogden, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 May 2025 Bees get nectar from flowers while acting as pollinators in a process called mutualism. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 6 May 2025 When mutualism between two species is threatened, a few possible scenarios emerge, according to a December 2010 article published in Ecology Letters. Scott Travers, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for mutualism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutualism
Noun
  • Even then, the orchid-fungal symbiosis was seen as a quirk of their nature.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The scale of the commercial-military symbiosis between Washington and Silicon Valley is almost incomprehensible.
    Alex Capri, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • This triumvirate uses their voices, their power, their compassion to embody this virtuous cycle of generosity and reciprocity without forfeiting their personhood, bodies, or resources to anyone.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
  • In my experience, the most underused form of reciprocity is the simplest.
    Jeanan Yasiri Moe, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • There’s nothing basic about this evening look from the Elie Saab H&M collaboration.
    Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Our Science Quickly podcast is based on original reporting, collaboration with editors and scientists and exacting production.
    Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • While a release date hasn’t been announced yet, Fey teased that there would be more cozy vibes in the series about love and friendship.
    Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Caylen’s friendship with Lawley has also been featured heavily in his online career.
    Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026

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“Mutualism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutualism. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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