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To enrapture, charm, or delight someone with great pleasure and happiness. (1)
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In cells, the use of energy to move substances, usually molecules or ions, across a membrane: Active transport requires the application of energy in metabolism and is supported by pumps, or also known as carrier proteins.
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Anatomy and Related Anatomical Terms
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The carrying or dragging of one adult social insect by a nest mate, usually during colony emigrations: In ants, adult transport is a very frequent and stereotypical form of behavior.
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Ant and Related Entomology Terms
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The relaying of food from one ant worker to another one in the course of transporting it back to the nest: Sally sat and watched the ants' chain transport continue for a long time, and was amazed at their fortitude and perseverance.
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Ant and Related Entomology Terms
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group transport
The coordinated transport of a food item by two or more workers.
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Ant and Related Entomology Terms
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