BROOD PARASITISM

Domain	Definition
Avian	The laying of eggs by an individual of one species in nests of other species with subsequent care for the parasite young provided by the hosts (Lanyon 1992:77) (syn. breeding parasitism, nest parasitism [Thomson 1964:594]). (references)
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Frequency of Internet Keywords: BROOD PARASITISM

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Anagrams: BROOD PARASITISM

Scrabble® Enable2K-Verified Anagrams
	Words within the letters "a-a-b-d-i-i-m-o-o-p-r-r-s-s-t"
	-4 letters: parasitoids, prismatoids.
	-5 letters: aspidistra, aspirators, parabiosis, parasitism, parasitoid, prismatoid, prodromata, starboards.
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