偏利共棲

偏利共栖
piānlìgòngqī
(biology) to have a commensal relationship with (another organism)

CEDICT

biology

Entry Composition

1 偏 piān
  1. to lean
  2. to slant
  3. oblique
  4. prejudiced
  5. to deviate from average
  6. to stray from the intended line
  7. stubbornly
  8. contrary to expectations
2 利 lì
  1. sharp
  2. favorable
  3. advantage
  4. benefit
  5. profit
  6. interest
  7. to do good to
  8. to benefit
3 共棲 gòngqī (old) (biology) to have a commensal relationship with (another organism)