An encounter in which a large galaxy absorbs a smaller galaxy is referred to as
A) "Galactic absorption".
B) "Galactic merger".
C) "Galactic cannibalism".
D) "Galactic assimilation".

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Galactic cannibalism refers to the process where a larger galaxy absorbs a smaller one, often resulting in the smaller galaxy being torn apart and its stars being integrated into the larger galaxy.

An Encounter in Which a Large Galaxy Absorbs a Smaller