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brood parasitism [¦brüd ‚par·ə·sə‚tiz·əm]
(ecology) A type of social parasitism among birds characterized by a bird of one species laying and abandoning its eggs in the nest of a bird of another species. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Studies of co-evolutionary arms races between brood parasites and hosts have emphasized genetic adaptations and counter adaptations; however, our field experiments show that transmission through social learning provides a mechanism by which hosts can adjust their nest defence and so respond rapidly to changes in parasitism," Welbergen said. The cuckoo is the best known brood parasite and an expert in the art of cruel deception. Cowbirds are brood parasites that place their eggs in the nests of a variety of host species, including Kirtland's warbler. |
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