👉 Symbionts are a type of living organism that live within another organism, often in close proximity. They share genetic material with their host and exchange proteins, enzymes, and other molecules for mutual benefit. These interactions can be complex and varied, depending on the species involved and the specific circumstances under which they occur. In general, symbionts are a type of endosymbiotic, meaning that they take part in the process of endosymbiosis, where an organism (the host)