Vocabulary Entry

nidicolous

|adjective

adjective

Referring to a species that stays in or near its nest after hatching.

Example Sentences

"The nidicolous birds rely on their parents for food during the early stages of life."

"Unlike many other species, the nidicolous chicks tend to remain in their nests until they are fully developed."

"Nidicolous animals often exhibit high parental care compared to their nidifugous counterparts."