Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (14th Edition)

Published by Brooks/Cole Publishing Co.
ISBN 10: 1305073959
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-395-1

Chapter 45 - Self-Quiz - Page 817: 12

Answer

c. Brood parasites

Work Step by Step

A brood parasite relies on some method to trick another species into rearing its young. For example, the brood parasite's eggs may look like the eggs of the host species, so the host may not realize that it is caring for the eggs of another organism.
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