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oophagy
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Japanese Meaning
動物学用語で、同種の卵が、同一の個体や子宮内で下位の卵を捕食する現象を指す。特に一部の昆虫や水生生物に見られる行動。
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(zoology) The cannibalization of subordinate eggs within a homogeneous population or the uterus; particularly as it relates to certain insect and aquatic species.
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oophagy
In some shark species, oophagy occurs when developing embryos consume unhatched eggs within the uterus to obtain nutrients.
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In some shark species, oophagy occurs when developing embryos consume unhatched eggs within the uterus to obtain nutrients.
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