mouthbrooder

English

/ˈmaʊθbɹuːdə/, /ˈmaʊθˌbɹudɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • (zoology) Any animal that cares for its offspring, either eggs or juveniles, by holding them in its mouth for extended periods of time.

Etymology

Compound from English mouth (river mouth) + English brooder.

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English

brooder

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