"philopatry" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} philopatry (uncountable)
  1. (ethology) The tendency of an animal to return to, or stay in, its home area or birthplace. Wikipedia link: philopatry Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Ethology Related terms: philopator, philopatric
    Sense id: en-philopatry-en-noun-D0rviCwS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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