Embryophagy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Embryophagy is a noun meaning The act of one embryo cannibalizing another for food in utero; at present only observed in some species of sharks.
Meaning
The act of one embryo cannibalizing another for food in utero; at present only observed in some species of sharks.
Synonyms for embryophagy
Depending on context, synonyms include adelphophagy, oophagy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include adelphophagy, oophagy, foetophagy, endophagy, hypercannibalism, cannibalism.
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