flehmen response en · NOUN
Meanings
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| flehmen responses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
pt reflexo de flehmen (animal behavior where the upper lip curls back, teeth are bared, and inhalation occurs, often held for several seconds)