Metabiosis is a term often used in biology to describe a mutually beneficial relationship between different organisms. Some synonyms for metabiosis include symbiosis, mutualism, and commensalism. Symbiosis is a broader term that encompasses all types of relationships between organisms, including mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism. Mutualism refers specifically to a relationship in which both organisms benefit, while commensalism describes a relationship in which one organism benefits while the other is not significantly affected. Other synonyms for metabiosis include cooperation, interdependence, and interaction. Regardless of the term used, these relationships play a crucial role in the functioning of ecosystems and the survival of many different species.