trophobiosis

Definitions of trophobiosis
  1. noun
    a symbiotic relation in which one organism protects the other in return for some kind of food product
    see moresee less
    type of:
    mutualism, symbiosis
    the relation between two different species of organisms that are interdependent; each gains benefits from the other
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘trophobiosis'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family