adelphophagyEtymologyFrom Ancient Greek ἀδελφός (adelphós, “brother”) and the suffix -φαγία (-phagía), combining form of φαγεῖν (phageîn, “to eat”). By surface analysis, adelpho- + -phagy.adelphophagy means the consumption of one embryo by another in utero, particularly among certain amphibians, sharks and fishes. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 82 out of 100.nounThe consumption of one embryo by another in utero, particularly among certain amphibians, sharks and fishes.