symbionts « Back to Glossary IndexTwo organisms in a mutually beneficial relationship – a symbiosis. Related Articles: 14 – 3 Microbes face many challenges when associating with a host14 – 5 Some examples of host-microbe interactions14 – 6 Microbes that live in close association with plants14 – 7 Insects associate with microbes for nutrition and protection27 – 2 Examples of protozoa and macroorganism relatives« Back to Glossary Index