Dulosis

Origin

From Ancient Greek δοῦλος ("servant, slave, thrall") + -osis.

Full definition of dulosis

Noun

1. (entomology) process by which parasitic ants steal pupae from the nests of other ants and raise them in their own nest, so that they become part of the colony and perform tasks in it.

Related terms

• dulotic
• helotism

Anagrams

• solidus