Trophallaxis

Translation of "trophallaxis" into Russian

trophallaxis

Noun

/trəʊfəˈlæksɪs/

/troʊfəˈlæksɪs/

trophallaxis

trophallaxes pl

трофаллаксис

Trophallaxis is a common behavior among social insects like ants and bees.

Трофаллаксис является обычным поведением среди социальных насекомых, таких как муравьи и пчелы.

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trophallaxis

Noun

/trəʊfəˈlæksɪs/

/troʊfəˈlæksɪs/

The direct transfer of alimentary fluid between members of a social insect colony (or other animals), typically through mouth-to-mouth or anus-to-mouth feeding, allowing the exchange of nutrients, microorganisms, and chemical signals.

Trophallaxis enables worker ants to distribute food and pheromones efficiently throughout the colony.

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