Question

Explain brood parasitism with the help of a suitable example.

Hint:

Brood parasitism is an evolutionary strategy where parasitic birds reduce parental investment by outsourcing the care of their young to other species.

Answer 1

Brood parasitism involves one species, like the cuckoo, exploiting another species (e.g., crow) to raise its offspring. The parasitic bird's eggs mimic the host's eggs to avoid detection.