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nest

Structure built by animals to hold their young

Also known as nests · drey · animal nest

Instance of: type of structure
Subclass of: animal shelter created by an animal

Overview

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A nest is a structure built by certain animals to hold their eggs or young. Although nests are most closely associated with birds, members of all classes of vertebrates and some invertebrates construct nests. They may be composed of organic material such as twigs, grass, and leaves, or may be a simple depression in the ground, or a hole in a rock, tree, or building. Human-made materials, such as string, plastic, cloth, or paper, may also be used. Nests can be found in all types of habitat.

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Model item: bird nest applies to use with property: made from material
bee nest applies to use with property: made from material
Different from: nesting
Daglega
Has use: nesting
Has characteristic: protected area nature of statement: mainly

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AIDB. (2026). nest (Q4785). Retrieved from https://aidb.si/e/nest-Q4785