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display behaviourRitualized activity by which an animal conveys specific information. The best-known displays are visual, but others rely on sound, smell, or touch. Agonistic (aggressive) displays make it unnecessary to chase intruders from a territory or for animals to injure each other in competition for mates. One type of defensive display deceives predators or lures them away from vulnerable young. See also birdsong; courtship behaviour. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Values associated with sport are often idealised, yet anecdotal evidence presented regularly in the media indicate that sport participants display behaviours far from the moral characteristics we envision as emerging when one engages in sport. Individuals with dementia, who display behaviours of concern, challenge many aged care facilities. Web customers display behaviour that rewards trust, and e-tailers are missing out on the simple opportunities to grow profitably by focusing on generating long term customer relationships. |
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