Meaning Of The Word Trophallaxis

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What's The Definition Of Trophallaxis?

trophallaxis in American English
the exchange of regurgitated food, glandular secretions, etc. among members of a colony of social insects
noun: the exchange of nutriments or other secretions between members of a colony

trophallaxis in British English
noun: the exchange of regurgitated food that occurs between adults and larvae in colonies of social insects

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