vacuum activity

noun

An innate fixed action pattern of animal behavior that is performed in the absence of the usual releaser.

Meanings

nounvacuum activity (plural vacuum activities)

plural vacuum activities

  1. An innate fixed action pattern of animal behavior that is performed in the absence of the usual releaser.
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Chicago

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