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The act of one embryo cannibalizing another for food in utero; at present only characterized in some species of sharks.
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Cannibalism — For non human cannibalism, see Cannibalism (zoology). For other uses, see Cannibal (disambiguation). Cannibalism, Brazil. Engraving by Theodor de Bry for Hans Staden s account of his 1557 captivity … Wikipedia
oophagy — noun The cannibalization of subordinate eggs within a homogeneous population or the uterus; particularly as it relates to certain insect and aquatic species. Syn: adelphophagy, embryophagy … Wiktionary
adelphophagy — noun The consumption of one embryo by another in utero; particularly as it relates to certain amphibians, sharks and fishes. Syn: embryophagy, oophagy … Wiktionary
