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LUST AND LOSS  Named for the lustful satyrs of Greek mythology, satyrization occurs when a male of one species mates with a female of another species and thereby prevents her from having young.  

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By Sarah Schwartz

- More than 2 years ago

Satyrization
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A process in which animals mate across species, preventing females from reproducing.