Brutparasit
derNounbrood parasite
English translations
- 01
brut parasite
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Brutparasit ist ein Tier, das seine Eier in die Nester anderer Arten legt, um diese die Aufzucht übernehmen zu lassen.
- English meaning
- A brood parasite is an animal that lays its eggs in the nests of other species, leaving them to raise the young.
- Synonym
- Kuckuck
- German example
- Der Kuckuck ist ein bekannter Brutparasit.
- English example
- The cuckoo is a well-known brood parasite.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Brutparasit
- Plural Form
- die Brutparasiten
Related words
- Brutparasitismus
Brood parasitism
Example sentences with “Brutparasit”
Der Kuckuck ist ein bekannter Brutparasit. (The cuckoo is a well-known brood parasite.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of Brutparasit?
The plural is 'die Brutparasiten'. It is a masculine noun (der).