Book chapter
Symbiosis, Introduction to
Reference Module in Life Sciences, pp 390-399
2026
Abstract
Symbiosis is the persistent association of two or more distinct species. Widespread in nature, symbiosis is a fundamental feature of life on Earth that contributed to major transitions in evolution and continues to serve as a recurring source of evolutionary innovation. For example, most plant and animal species harbor microbial symbionts that aid their hosts in resource acquisition or defense. While most symbioses are environmentally acquired each generation, others are vertically transmitted from parent to offspring. Symbioses originate from diverse interaction types and are maintained through a variety of mechanisms. Understanding and manipulating symbioses can directly benefit human interests.
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- Title
- Symbiosis, Introduction to
- Creators
- Kerry M. Oliver - University of GeorgiaJacob A. Russell - Drexel University
- Publication Details
- Reference Module in Life Sciences, pp 390-399
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Biology
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-105028843572
- Other Identifier
- 991022197422504721