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play behavior

Scope: population ecology
Papers: 1 | Mentions: 1

Local Knowledge Graph (11 entities)

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Knowledge graph centered on play behavior with 11 nodes and 26 connections. Top connected: mark-recapture (Sciuridae), focal animal sampling (Sciuridae), Early play may predict later dominance relationshi, dominance hierarchy, Clutton-Brock index.

Definition

Apparently functionless behavior that is costly and exposes animals to various risks including predation, but must have substantial benefits

Related Terms (2)

playsocial play