Brood parasitism
The host provides parental care. This topic is part of Animal Behavior within Science & Nature. This page currently draws on 4 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
Brood parasitism trivia questions
Brood parasitism occurs when an animal leaves its young to be raised by whom?
Answer: Another individual or species
Bonus fact: The host provides parental care.
Which bird is famous for brood parasitism?
Answer: Cuckoo
Bonus fact: Some cuckoos lay eggs in other birds' nests.
What adaptation can brood parasites evolve to fool hosts?
Answer: Egg mimicry
Bonus fact: Eggs may resemble those of the host species.
What is the term for laying eggs in another species' nest and leaving parental care to the host?
Answer: Brood parasitism
Bonus fact: Cowbird chicks are raised by host parents.