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A symbiotic relationship is a relationship or interaction between organisms of different species that involves the exchange of material or energy. The specificity of symbiosis is determined by whether either or both organisms benefit from the relationship (mutualism, commensalism, or parasitism) (Overstreet & Lotz, 2016).
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The Center for Nutritional Psychology. (2024). Symbiotic Relationship. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
https://www.nutritional-psychology.org/encyclopedia/symbiotic-relationship/
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