plural of brood parasite

An animal - bird, fish or insect - that relies on other species to raise their young.

(zoology) A cavity, in some animals, in which eggs develop and hatch. / (zoology) A marsupium.

A stud mare, a female horse used for breeding.

A female pig kept for breeding. / (derogatory) A woman raising children.

plural of brood pouch

A patch of featherless skin that is visible on the underside of birds during the nesting season, helping them to transfer heat to their eggs when incubating.

plural of brood patch

plural of brood sow

plural of brood nest