kleptoparasitism

English

Alternative forms

• cleptoparasitism

Etymology

klepto- +‎ parasitism

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌklɛptəʊˈpæɹəsɪˌtɪzəm/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˌklɛptoʊˈpæɹəsɪˌtɪzəm/

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Noun

kleptoparasitism (uncountable)

1. The parasitic theft of captured prey, nest material, etc. from animals of the same or another species.

Derived terms

• kleptoparasite
• kleptoparasitic

Related terms

• kleptopredation