Necrophoresis

Pronunciation
/ˌnekrəˈfôrəˌsis/
Category
Behavior
Singular
Necrophoresis
Plural
Necrophoresis

Definition

The transport of dead colony members away from the colony.

Etymology

From Greek 'nekros', meaning 'dead', and 'phoresis' meaning 'carrying'.

Example

Necrophoresis is an important behavior for maintaining sanitation within a colony.

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