Definition of kleptoparasite in English:

kleptoparasite

nounˌklɛptə(ʊ)ˈparəsʌɪtˌkleptəˈperəsīt

Zoology

A bird, insect, or other animal which habitually robs animals of other species of food.
〔动〕间接寄生动物（指经常掠夺属于其他物种动物的食物的鸟、昆虫或其动物）
Example sentencesExamples
- We captured and marked three gulls in 1995; two others were identifiable by unique markings in both years, so in some instances we knew the identity of the kleptoparasite.
- Moreover, larger hunting parties are less likely to lose kills to kleptoparasites because they reduce carcass access time.
- However, they are in competition with other kleptoparasites for opportunities to steal food.
- Collections were transported on ice to Flinders University, where census data were obtained from intact galls without kleptoparasites.

Derivatives

kleptoparasitic

adjective

Zoology

In our experiments, kleptoparasitic events were absent and prey density had no significant effect on interacting time.
Example sentencesExamples
- Such kleptoparasitic behavior is particularly common in birds, but it also occurs in mammals and invertebrates.
- In this article, I present a model predicting the use of kleptoparasitism by unequal competitors and the distributions of kleptoparasitic and nonkleptoparasitic individuals among patches.
- In Michigan, Thornhill frequently observed kleptoparasitic behavior of nine Panorpa species.

kleptoparasitism

noun

Zoology

We recorded kleptoparasitism and predation by gulls by ad libitum, continuous sampling of the gridded area, including the air above it.
Example sentencesExamples
- In roseate terns, kleptoparasitism is widespread, having been reported in England, Australia, Puerto Rico, and the United States.
- Generally, increasing predator density makes kleptoparasitism more attractive.
- On breeding grounds where the primary source of food is kleptoparasitism, territories are small and pairs nest in loose colonies.
- Some Accipitrids also engage in kleptoparasitism, stealing food from other raptors.

Origin

1950s: from Greek kleptēs ‘thief’ + parasite.

Definition of kleptoparasite in US English:

kleptoparasite

nounˌkleptəˈperəsīt

Zoology

A bird, insect, or other animal which habitually robs animals of other species of food.
〔动〕间接寄生动物（指经常掠夺属于其他物种动物的食物的鸟、昆虫或其动物）
Example sentencesExamples
- Moreover, larger hunting parties are less likely to lose kills to kleptoparasites because they reduce carcass access time.
- However, they are in competition with other kleptoparasites for opportunities to steal food.
- We captured and marked three gulls in 1995; two others were identifiable by unique markings in both years, so in some instances we knew the identity of the kleptoparasite.
- Collections were transported on ice to Flinders University, where census data were obtained from intact galls without kleptoparasites.

Origin

1950s: from Greek kleptēs ‘thief’ + parasite.

单词	kleptoparasite
释义	Definition of kleptoparasite in English: kleptoparasite nounˌklɛptə(ʊ)ˈparəsʌɪtˌkleptəˈperəsīt Zoology A bird, insect, or other animal which habitually robs animals of other species of food. 〔动〕间接寄生动物（指经常掠夺属于其他物种动物的食物的鸟、昆虫或其动物） Example sentencesExamples We captured and marked three gulls in 1995; two others were identifiable by unique markings in both years, so in some instances we knew the identity of the kleptoparasite. Moreover, larger hunting parties are less likely to lose kills to kleptoparasites because they reduce carcass access time. However, they are in competition with other kleptoparasites for opportunities to steal food. Collections were transported on ice to Flinders University, where census data were obtained from intact galls without kleptoparasites. Derivatives kleptoparasitic adjective Zoology In our experiments, kleptoparasitic events were absent and prey density had no significant effect on interacting time. Example sentencesExamples Such kleptoparasitic behavior is particularly common in birds, but it also occurs in mammals and invertebrates. In this article, I present a model predicting the use of kleptoparasitism by unequal competitors and the distributions of kleptoparasitic and nonkleptoparasitic individuals among patches. In Michigan, Thornhill frequently observed kleptoparasitic behavior of nine Panorpa species. kleptoparasitism noun Zoology We recorded kleptoparasitism and predation by gulls by ad libitum, continuous sampling of the gridded area, including the air above it. Example sentencesExamples In roseate terns, kleptoparasitism is widespread, having been reported in England, Australia, Puerto Rico, and the United States. Generally, increasing predator density makes kleptoparasitism more attractive. On breeding grounds where the primary source of food is kleptoparasitism, territories are small and pairs nest in loose colonies. Some Accipitrids also engage in kleptoparasitism, stealing food from other raptors. Origin 1950s: from Greek kleptēs ‘thief’ + parasite. Definition of kleptoparasite in US English: kleptoparasite nounˌkleptəˈperəsīt Zoology A bird, insect, or other animal which habitually robs animals of other species of food. 〔动〕间接寄生动物（指经常掠夺属于其他物种动物的食物的鸟、昆虫或其动物） Example sentencesExamples Moreover, larger hunting parties are less likely to lose kills to kleptoparasites because they reduce carcass access time. However, they are in competition with other kleptoparasites for opportunities to steal food. We captured and marked three gulls in 1995; two others were identifiable by unique markings in both years, so in some instances we knew the identity of the kleptoparasite. Collections were transported on ice to Flinders University, where census data were obtained from intact galls without kleptoparasites. Origin 1950s: from Greek kleptēs ‘thief’ + parasite.
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