flehmen response

noun

A behavior in which an animal curls back its upper lip exposing its front teeth, inhales with the nostrils usually closed, and then often holds this position for several seconds.

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Meanings

nounflehmen response (plural flehmen responses)

plural flehmen responses

  1. biologyA behavior in which an animal curls back its upper lip exposing its front teeth, inhales with the nostrils usually closed, and then often holds this position for several seconds.

Translations

Portuguese reflexo de flehmen
  • reflexo de flehmenanimal behavior where the upper lip curls back, teeth are bared, and inhalation occurs, often held for several seconds
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