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Meaning of oddity effect | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The posited phenomenon that any shoal member that stands out in appearance will be preferentially targeted by predators, which may explain why fish prefer to shoal with individuals that resemble themselves.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

oddjob oddling oddlings Oddly oddment oddments

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