Meanings
noundistraction display (plural distraction displays)
plural distraction displays
- biologyA method in which adult birds distract potential predators from their offspring by feigning injury or otherwise attracting attention.
Synonyms: diversionary display, paratrepsis
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA method in which adult birds distract potential predators from their offspring by feigning injury or otherwise attracting attention.
Similar
diversionary displayparatrepsis
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