The act or process of centralizing, or the state of being centralized; the act or process of combining or reducing several parts into a whole
The occurrence of two different or opposing things in the same time and place.
A close, prolonged association between two or more organisms of different species, regardless of benefit to the members.
A close, prolonged association between two or more organisms of different species that normally benefits both members. An interspecies cooperation.
The state of people of different types, races, cultures, communities, etc., living together.
A relationship of mutual benefit, especially among different species.