Preferred Term:
alloparental behavior
Definition:
Parent-like behavior (grooming, feeding, territorial defense, protection via increased vigilance over young etc.) of an adult animal expressed towards an individual that is not his or her offspring.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Narrower Concepts:
Entry Terms:
- alloparenting
- cooperatively breeding
- alloparental care
- alloparental behaviour
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/242619
Download this Concept:
RDF/XMLCreated 2015-03-04, last modified 2020-09-10