adelphophagy

English

noun
Definitions
  • The consumption of one embryo by another in utero, particularly among certain amphibians, sharks and fishes

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek ἀδελφός (brother).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἀδελφός

Gloss

brother

Concept
Semantic Field

Kinship

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Emoji

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