disoperation

disoperation
\\dəs, (|)dis+\ noun
Etymology: dis- (I) + -operation (as in cooperation)
: any harmful effect other than direct competition of the aggregation or crowding of two or more organisms or kinds of organism in a limited area that is manifested directly (as through accumulation of toxic wastes) or indirectly (as through alteration of the habitat by growth or feeding habits of one or more members of the population)

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disoperation /dis-op-ə-rāˈshən/ (ecology)
noun
A mutually harmful relationship between two organisms in a community
ORIGIN: ↑dis- (2)

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  • disoperation — [dis΄äp ər ā′shən] n. Ecol. a coaction that is harmful to the organisms involved * * * …   Universalium

  • disoperation — [dis΄äp ər ā′shən] n. Ecol. a coaction that is harmful to the organisms involved …   English World dictionary

  • disoperation — dis·operation …   English syllables

  • disoperation — /dɪsɒpəˈreɪʃən/ (say disopuh rayshuhn) noun the conscious or unconscious behaviour of organisms living together and producing a result which is disadvantageous or harmful to the organisms concerned …  

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