What is brood parasitism? Explain with the help of an example. - Vidyadip

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What is brood parasitism? Explain with the help of an example.

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In this type of parasitism, a bird lays its eggs in the nest of another bird. The eggs resemble those of the host bird. The host bird incubates the eggs; unaware of its actual identity. This is seen in koyal (cuckoo) which lays its eggs in a crow’s nest.

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