inquiline
zoology
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In zoology, an inquiline is an animal that habitually lives within the nest or dwelling of another species. The term originates from the Latin word inquilinus, meaning "tenant" or "lodger". This behavior is distinct from parasitism, where one organism benefits at the expense of another. Inquilines, on the other hand, typically coexist with their host species without causing harm.12
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