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Agonistic
Agonistic meaning
Of or relating to contests that were originally participated in by the Ancient Greeks; athletic. | Characterised by conflict or hostility. | Argumentative; combative.
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Example sentences (8)
According to a study by Kaatz, sounds for disturbance (e.g. alarm) and agonistic behavior were not significantly different, which suggests distress sounds can be used to sample variation in agonistic sound production.
Adolescent females move between groups and are supported by their mothers in agonistic encounters.
Agonistic behaviour typically consists of squabbles between individuals climbing over or passing each other.
Agonistic encounters typically consist of threat displays, chases and minor sparring with the tusks.
In order to reduce this sort of competition, males develop agonistic behaviors like mate guarding and flushing.
Mane During agonistic confrontations with other lions, the mane makes the lion appear larger.
Payne and Langbauer, p. 116. Visual displays mostly occur in agonistic situations.
They are also able to determine the distance of the sound's origin and from what direction it originated. citation This is a very important fish communication mechanism, especially during agonistic and distress behaviors.