In the wild, it’s all about survival, and some animals have absolutely nailed the art of working together. These stunning symbiotic relationships show how two species can team up in the most ...

Researchers sequenced the genome of the giant clam Tridacna maxima, revealing genetic adaptations for algae symbiosis. These ...

Some animals are partnered with multiple symbionts ... Interestingly, as with other forms of symbiosis, including the Wolbachia–insect symbiosis, the host becomes less susceptible to pathogen ...

Symbiotic associations with microorganisms play pivotal roles in animals, plants and human. Now "symbiosis" and "microbiome" are important keywords in basic biology, agriculture and medical science.