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trophallaxis

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The mutual exchange of (fluid) food between individuals, especially in social insects.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: biology, natural-sciences

Examples

  • Trophallaxis is at its most highly developed in social insects such as ants, wasps, bees and termites, but is also used by some birds, and by wolves and vampire bats.

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