kleptoparasitism

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

klepto- +‎ parasitism

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˌklɛptəʊˈpæɹəsɪˌtɪzəm/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˌklɛptoʊˈpæɹəsɪˌtɪzəm/
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Noun[edit]

kleptoparasitism (uncountable)

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

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