Commensalism describes a relationship between two living organisms where one benefits and the other is not significantly harmed or helped. It is derived from the English word commensal used of human social interaction. The word derives from the medieval Latin word, formed from com- and mensa, meaning "sharing a table".
What language do the roots of "commensal" come from?
Latin
The word derives from the medieval Latin word, formed from com- and mensa, meaning "sharing a table".
The word derives from the medieval Latin word, formed from com- and mensa, meaning "sharing a table".
What language do the roots of "commensal" come from?