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INQUILISM [1 record]

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Record 1 2021-08-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Behaviour
DEF

An intimate association between two animals in which one partner lives within the host, obtaining shelter and, perhaps, a share of the host's food.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Comportement animal
DEF

Forme d'interaction biologique dans laquelle une espèce (appelée alors inquilin) se sert du corps d'une autre espèce plus grosse comme d'un abri.

Spanish

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