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Inquiline
UK
/ˈɪnkwɪlaɪn/
US
/ˈɪnkwɪlaɪn/
Translation of "inquiline" into Russian
inquiline
Noun
UK
/ˈɪnkwɪlaɪn/
US
/ˈɪnkwɪlaɪn/
inquiline
inquilines pl
инкулин
The inquiline lives inside the nest of another species.
Инкулин живет внутри гнезда другого вида.
Definitions
inquiline
Noun
UK
/ˈɪnkwɪlaɪn/
US
/ˈɪnkwɪlaɪn/
An organism (commonly an animal but sometimes a plant) that lives commensally or parasitically in the nest, dwelling, or structure (such as a gall) made by another species, usually without causing serious harm to the host.
The inquiline beetle resides in the ant nest, benefiting from the protection it offers.
A plant that grows epiphytically on another plant, using it only for physical support.
Spanish moss is sometimes regarded as an inquiline on the branches of southern live oaks.
inquiline
Adjective
UK
/ˈɪnkwɪlaɪn/
US
/ˈɪnkwɪlaɪn/
Living commensally or parasitically in the nest, dwelling, or structure of another species.
The inquiline wasp oviposits in galls created by oak gall wasps.