trophobiotic

trophobiotic
\\| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷|äd.ik\ adjective
Etymology: troph- + -biotic
: of, relating to, or engaging in trophobiosis

trophobiotic insects

the trophobiotic relation between some ants and the aphids from which they obtain sweet secretions

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trophallacˈtic or trophobīotˈic adjective
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