lipoxeny

/laɪˈɒksɪni/

Definitions

1. noun

The phenomenon of the transfer of fat from one animal to another, often seen in parasitic wasps that lay their eggs inside the bodies of caterpillars.

“The researcher studied the process of lipoxeny in parasitic wasps to better understand their unique reproductive strategies.”

Synonyms

  • parasitic behavior
  • parasitism

Antonyms

  • mutualism
  • symbiosis