commensalism the relation between two different kinds of organisms when one receives benefits from the other without damaging it
parasitism the relation between two different kinds of organisms in which one receives benefits from the other by causing damage to it (usually not fatal damage)
mutualism,
symbiosis the relation between two different species of organisms that are interdependent; each gains benefits from the other
interdependence -
The condition of being interdependent.
Wikipedia
Interdependence is a dynamic of being mutually and physically responsible to, and sharing a common set of principles with others. This concept differs distinctly from "dependence" in that an interdependent relationship implies that all participants are emotionally, economically, ecologically and or morally "interdependent. " Some people advocate freedom or independence as a sort of ultimate good; others do the same with devotion to one's family, community, or society.
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interdependence Mutual economic dependence among countries; for active efforts to promote closer economic ties, use "economic cooperation", "economic integration", etc.
