Trophobiosis is a symbiotic association between organisms where food is obtained or provided. The provider of food in the association is referred to as a trophobiont. The name is derived from the Greek trophē meaning `nourishment` and -biosis which is short for the English symbiosis. Among the more noted trophobiotic groups are ants and members..... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trophobiosis
noun a symbiotic relation in which one organism protects the other in return for some kind of food product Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974