klepton

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A species that requires input from another biological taxon (normally from a species which is closely related to the kleptonic species) to complete its reproductive cycle.

Pronunciation

/ˈklɛptɒn/

Word forms

klepton kleptons klepta kl.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κλέπτ(ης) (klépt(ēs), “thief”) + -on, after taxon.

Derived words

gynoklepton kleptogenesis kleptonic synklepton tychoklepton zygoklepton
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