Olympic Village Effect
n.— «These frontline toads are reproducing with each other to create what scientists call the “Olympic Village Effect.” They are making fast moving babies with bigger front legs and longer back legs.» —“Killing cane toads” Sunshine Coast Daily (Tweed Heads, New South Wales, Australia) Dec. 2, 2008. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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