lestobiosis

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noun

The habit of certain insects of living within the nests of another species in order to steal food from their stores.

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Meanings

nounlestobiosis (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiologyThe habit of certain insects of living within the nests of another species in order to steal food from their stores.
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APA

lestobiosis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lestobiosis

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“lestobiosis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lestobiosis. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “lestobiosis,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lestobiosis.

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