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infolaxis

infolaxis
 n.— «Also, he’s leading research into how fire ants in a particular colony exchange chemical information with one another. Anderson has coined the term “infolaxis” to describe the exchange phenomenon. The coinage comes from “trophallaxis,” defined as the exchange of food within the colonies of such social insects as ants and termites.» —“UM scientist in hot pursuit of fire ants” Clarion-Ledger (Jackson, Miss.) Dec. 18, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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