kleptoparasitism

English

Alternative forms

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.

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