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HOLOBIONT noun ho·lo·bi·ont (ˈhō-lə-bī-ŏnt)
(Greek, from holos (όλος), whole; bios (βίος), life; -ont, to be; whole unit of life):
The basic and strict definition of holobiont is that it is a host organism (plant or animal) in interaction with all associated microorganisms as an entity for selection in evolution.. Holobiont describes a long-term physical association between different living organisms encompassing all symbiotic associations, including parasites, mutualists, synergists, and amensalists.

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