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单词 nidicolous
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Definition of nidicolous in English:

nidicolous

adjective nɪˈdɪk(ə)ləsnīˈdikələs
  • another term for altricial
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Magpie nestlings, as well as most nidicolous birds, change skin color from red to orange.
    • About 95% of all birds are at least socially monogamous, with both male and female partners typically providing substantial parental care in nidicolous species.
    • Newborn toucans are nidicolous, or nest-reared.
    • Both parents feed two to seven nidicolous nestlings.

Origin

Early 20th century: from Latin nidus 'nest' + -colus 'inhabiting' (from the verb colere 'live in, cultivate').

Definition of nidicolous in US English:

nidicolous

adjectivenīˈdikələs
  • another term for altricial
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Magpie nestlings, as well as most nidicolous birds, change skin color from red to orange.
    • Both parents feed two to seven nidicolous nestlings.
    • About 95% of all birds are at least socially monogamous, with both male and female partners typically providing substantial parental care in nidicolous species.
    • Newborn toucans are nidicolous, or nest-reared.

Origin

Early 20th century: from Latin nidus ‘nest’ + -colus ‘inhabiting’ (from the verb colere ‘live in, cultivate’).

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