👉 The term "trophobiont" refers to a specific type of placental tissue that is found in the placenta, which surrounds the fetus during pregnancy. It is primarily made up of cells from the placenta itself and can be divided into different types depending on its function. Some trophoblasts are involved in the development of the fetus, while others are responsible for maintaining the fetal environment. The specific type of trophoblast found in a particular placenta will depend on