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Meaning of allokelping | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
ˈæləˌkɛlpɪŋ

Definitions

An apparent form of allogrooming in which orcas rub each other with kelp.

uncountable

Examples

“We hypothesize that allokelping is a cultural behavior unique to southern resident killer whales. Future work⟳ should investigate⟳ if and how allokelping is learned, and whether it occurs in other killer whale societies.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

alloknesis allokotosaur allolactose allolalia allolog allolysis

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