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Agonism : survivalist animal behaviour that includes aggression, defense, and avoidance. The term is favoured by biologists who recognize that the behavioral bases and stimuli for approach and fleeing are often the same, the actual behaviour exhibited depending on other factors, especially the distance to the stimulus.



Related isms

  • antagonism


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    Recommended Readings

  • Juvenile Hormone Biochemistry-Action, Agonism and Antagonism ~ G. E. Pratt