Found 2 items, similar to Commensal.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: commensal commensal n : either of two different animal or plant species living in close association but not interdependent commensal adj : living in a state of commensalism
English → English (gcide) Definition: Commensal Commensal \Com*men"sal\, n. [LL. commensalis; L. com- + mensa table: cf. F. commensal. Cf. Mensal.] 1. One who eats at the same table. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] 2. (Zo["o]l.) An animal, not truly parasitic, which lives in, with, or on, another, partaking usually of the same food. Both species may be benefited by the association. [1913 Webster] Commensal \Com*men"sal\, a. Having the character of a commensal. [1913 Webster]