kleptobiosis

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noun

The practice, among some social insects, of stealing food from others

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Meanings

nounkleptobiosis (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe practice, among some social insects, of stealing food from others

Origin

From klepto- + -biosis.

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APA

kleptobiosis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/kleptobiosis

MLA

“kleptobiosis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/kleptobiosis. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “kleptobiosis,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/kleptobiosis.

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