symbiosis
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symbiosis
In biology, the close and lasting coexistence of living organisms of different species that is beneficial to at least one of the partners.
Die Flechte ist eine klassische Symbiose aus einem Pilz und einer Alge.
Lichen is a classic symbiosis of a fungus and an alga.
symbiosis
In a figurative sense, a close, mutually beneficial connection or cooperation between two people, groups, or institutions.
Zwischen der Universität und dem Forschungsunternehmen besteht eine fruchtbare Symbiose.
There is a fruitful symbiosis between the university and the research company.
A symbiosis is often described with the verb 'eingehen' (to enter into). The partners in the symbiosis are often connected with the preposition 'zwischen' (between).
Die beiden Unternehmen sind eine profitable Symbiose eingegangen.
The two companies have entered into a profitable symbiosis.
You can tell from the context whether the biological or the figurative meaning is intended. If you are talking about plants or animals, it is the biological meaning. If it is about people, companies, or ideas, it is the figurative meaning.
Die Beziehung zwischen Clownfisch und Seeanemone ist eine bekannte Symbiose.
The relationship between clownfish and sea anemone is a well-known symbiosis.
In biology, the construction 'eine Symbiose aus ... und ...' (a symbiosis of ... and ...) is often used to name the organisms involved.
Mykorrhiza ist eine Symbiose aus einem Pilz und den Wurzeln einer Pflanze.
Mycorrhiza is a symbiosis of a fungus and the roots of a plant.
Especially in the figurative meaning, 'Symbiose' (symbiosis) belongs to educated or technical language. It sounds more formal and intellectual.
Der Autor beschreibt die Symbiose zwischen Tradition und Moderne in der Architektur.
The author describes the symbiosis between tradition and modernity in architecture.
cooperation
Kooperation and Symbiose can both describe mutually beneficial cooperation. Kooperation remains general and can also be limited in time, whereas Symbiose emphasizes a particularly close, usually lasting connection with mutual benefit. Use Kooperation for a joint project and Symbiose for a deeper mutual dependence.
Die beiden kleinen Unternehmen leben in einer Symbiose und profitieren dauerhaft voneinander.
The two small companies exist in a symbiosis and benefit from each other in the long term.
Die beiden Vereine beginnen eine Kooperation für ein gemeinsames Sommerfest.
The two clubs are starting a cooperation for a joint summer festival.
