Meaning of trophallaxis | Babel Free
Definitions
The mutual exchange of (fluid) food between individuals, especially in social insects.
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
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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