commensal

 
Pronunciation: /kəˈmɛns(ə)l/
Biology

adjective

  • relating to or exhibiting commensalism.

noun

  • a commensal organism, such as many bacteria.

Derivatives

commensality

Pronunciation: /kɒmənˈsalɪti/
noun

Origin:

late 19th century: from medieval Latin commensalis, from com- 'sharing' + mensa 'a table'