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单词 nidifugous
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Definition of nidifugous in English:

nidifugous

adjective nɪˈdɪfjʊɡəsnīˈdifyəɡəs
  • another term for precocial
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The young is nidifugous and can leave the nest in 3 days and is fed by its parents for about 30 days.
    • But, then there is a nidifugous species that can't wait to ‘flee’ the nest.
    • Chicks are nidifugous and feed themselves shortly after hatching.
    • In nidifugous species, parental care consists largely of protecting the chicks from predation and teaching them where to feed.
    • Please use the ‘chick’ denomination only for chicks and ducklings of nidifugous species.

Origin

Early 20th century: from Latin nidus 'nest' + fugere 'flee' + -ous.

Definition of nidifugous in US English:

nidifugous

adjectivenīˈdifyəɡəs
  • another term for precocial
    Example sentencesExamples
    • But, then there is a nidifugous species that can't wait to ‘flee’ the nest.
    • Chicks are nidifugous and feed themselves shortly after hatching.
    • In nidifugous species, parental care consists largely of protecting the chicks from predation and teaching them where to feed.
    • The young is nidifugous and can leave the nest in 3 days and is fed by its parents for about 30 days.
    • Please use the ‘chick’ denomination only for chicks and ducklings of nidifugous species.

Origin

Early 20th century: from Latin nidus ‘nest’ + fugere ‘flee’ + -ous.

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