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galactic cannibalism

The most common result of the gravitational merger of two or more galaxies is an irregular galaxy of one form or another, although elliptical galaxies may also result. It has been suggested that galactic cannibalism is currently occurring between the Milky Way and the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds.
Galaxies swallow each other like a cannibal hence galactic cannibalism
by Ravenalien September 24, 2014
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