consortism

consortism
\\ˈkänˌsȯrd.ˌizəm\ noun (-s)
Etymology: consort (I) + -ism

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  • consortism — n. [L. consortium, fellowship] Symbiosis in which the relationship between organisms is a fellowship; see helotism …   Dictionary of invertebrate zoology

  • consortism — con·sort·ism …   English syllables

  • helotism — n. [Gr. Heilotes, slave class] Symbiosis in which one animal enslaves another forcing it to labour on its own behalf; see consortism …   Dictionary of invertebrate zoology

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