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Meaning of trophallaxis | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

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

countable, uncountable

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.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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