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COMMENSALS

(adj., noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Commensals.

Commensals - as an adjective

Living in a state of commensalism

Commensals - as a noun

Either of two different animal or plant species living in close association but not interdependent

Example Sentences

"Many birds are commensals, as they benefit from the insects they eat without harming them."
"Barnacles are often considered commensals, as they attach themselves to whales and feed on their remnants."
"Some species of bacteria in the human gut act as commensals, aiding in digestion."
"Certain fish are commensals, feeding on the leftovers of larger marine animals."
"Beetles are known to be commensals, living off the waste material of other organisms."
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Word Game Points

Is COMMENSALS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, commensals is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COMMENSALS has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is COMMENSALS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, commensals is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COMMENSALS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is COMMENSALS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, commensals is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COMMENSALS has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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