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cooperative breeding
koh-OP-er-ah-tiv BREE-ding
koʊˈɒpərətɪv ˈbriːdɪŋListen
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cooperativebreeding
Dictionary meaning
breeding system in which individuals other than the genetic parents help raise offspring; helpers may be previous offspring, relatives, or unrelated individuals; found in meerkats, African wild dogs, many birds, and some fish; increases offspring survival
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