Kleptoparasitism
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌklɛptəʊˈpæɹəsɪtɪz(ə)m/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Kleptoparasitism is a noun meaning (zoology) The parasitic theft of captured prey, nest material, etc., from animals of the same or another species.
Meaning
(zoology) The parasitic theft of captured prey, nest material, etc., from animals of the same or another species.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cleptoparasitism, kleptobiosis, kleptopredation, kleptogenesis, kleptoplast, cleptobiont.
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