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(troph-al-lax-is) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. a process in which animals exchange food or fluids through mouth or body contact.

Example Sentence

Ants use trophallaxis to share food with each other.

More Example Sentences

Trophallaxis helps bees feed each other.

Synonyms

food sharing; fluid exchange; nutrient transfer

Antonyms

self-feeding; individual feeding

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