Species living closely together in symbiosis is far older and way more common than you might think
- Written by: Gregory Moore, Senior Research Associate, School of Ecosystem and Forest Sciences, The University of Melbourne
Lichen, the first described example of symbiosis.AdeJ Artventure/ShutterstockOnce known only to those studying biology, the word symbiosis is now widely used. Symbiosis is the intimate relationship of different species living together. It’s much more common and older than many of us might realise.
One of the most common symbiotic...
