Nidicolous, meaning an animal that remains in the nest after hatching or birth, is a specialized term. Antonyms for this word are not commonly used, as there is no universal term to describe animals that remain independent at birth. However, some possible antonyms for nidiocolous may be precocial, meaning an animal that is born with open eyes and can move around shortly after birth, and altricial, which refers to an animal that is helpless and dependent on its parents for an extended period of time after birth. Other antonyms might include independent, self-sufficient, and self-reliant, which are all terms that suggest an animal that does not require parental care.

What are the antonyms for Nidicolous?

• adj.

  • all
  • nidifugous
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Synonyms:

scuttlebutt, scuttlebutt.