👉 Symbiontism is a concept in biology and ecology that describes the relationship between living organisms and their non-living components, such as microorganisms or other forms of life. It refers to the phenomenon where living organisms interact with their environment through the exchange of genetic material, nutrients, and energy. In this context, symbionts are typically found in the host organism's body, but they can also be present within the surrounding environment. They may serve as food sources for the host organism,