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Mutually beneficial relationship of two dissimilar organisms that live together (noun)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Mutually beneficial relationship of two dissimilar organisms that live together (noun)”? The solution is SYMBIOSIS, a 9-letter word built on the root BIO (“life”). It appeared in the October 12, 2026 (Monday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
SYMBIOSIS
***BIO***BIOmeans “life”
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In a sentence

Laura admits that SYMBIOSIS occurs when bacteria exists among thriving plants.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “Mutually beneficial relationship of two dissimilar organisms that live together (noun)” has the answer SYMBIOSIS (9 letters), built on the root BIO, which means “life”. Browse the full October 12, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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