Question

Mutual exchange of food in social insects is known as:

• A. Social Feeding
• B. Trophallaxis
• C. Preoral feeding
• D. Proctodaeal feeding

Hint:

Trophallaxis in honeybees distributes queen mandibular pheromone throughout the colony.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Trophallaxis:
Mouth
to
mouth or anus
to
mouth food transfer
Common in ants, bees, termites
Facilitates nutrient sharing and communication
Other terms:
Proctodeal feeding: Termite hindgut fluid transfer