kleptoparasitism

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English

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Alternative forms

Etymology

klepto- +‎ parasitism

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌklɛptəʊˈpæɹəsɪˌtɪzəm/
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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

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