Siblicide
Siblicide
Siblicide (pronounced: /ˈsɪblɪsaɪd/) is a term used in biology and psychology to refer to the act of an individual killing their own siblings or sibling equivalents. It is a phenomenon observed in various animal species, including birds, mammals, and insects.
Etymology
The term "siblicide" is derived from the Latin words "sibilus" meaning "brother" or "sister", and "-cide" from "caedere" meaning "to kill".
Types of Siblicide
There are two main types of siblicide:
- Obligate Siblicide: This occurs when a sibling is almost always killed as a standard part of the species' developmental strategy.
- Facultative Siblicide: This occurs only under certain conditions, such as limited food resources or parental attention.
Related Terms
- Infanticide: The act of an adult individual killing its own offspring or offspring equivalents.
- Filicide: The act of a parent killing their own child.
- Fratricide: The act of an individual killing their own brother.
- Sororicide: The act of an individual killing their own sister.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Siblicide
- Wikipedia's article - Siblicide
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