“Inosculate” developed from a combination of the words “into” and the Latin word “osculare,” which means “to provide with a mouth or outlet.” “Inosculate” is a verb describing the act of joining by intertwining — like how ivy inosculates with tree branches. Some living creatures inosculate in a symbiotic relationship, depending on each other to survive and thrive. For example, remora fish share a symbiotic relationship with sharks and some whales; they attach themselves onto the larger animal, helping to keep them clean while seeking shelter from predators.