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Will it be better if we use the word mutual instead of complimentary in this following sentence ?

The relationship between phototrophs and chemotrophs is complimetary (sic): chemotrophs require oxygen and expire carbon dioxide while phototrophs require carbon dioxide and expire oxygen.

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    Where did you get this from? You should cite quoted material.
    – J.R. ♦
    Commented May 19, 2015 at 9:36

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The relationship between chemotrophs and phototrophs, as described, can be regarded as both mutual and complementary.

Mutual means that this relationship is beneficial for both, whereas to complement each other (it should be complementary, not complimentary) means that the two complete each other.

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  • Good answer, but needs better punctuation for clarity. May I edit?
    – Brian Hitchcock
    Commented May 19, 2015 at 8:55

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