threat display
[/θrɛt dɪˈspleɪ/]
nounpl: threat displays
exibição de ameaça
1. A behavioral pattern in which an animal exhibits aggressive posturing, vocalizations, or physical movements to intimidate a rival or predator without engaging in direct combat
The cobra's threat display includes flattening its neck hood to appear larger and more dangerous.
A exibição de ameaça da cobra inclui o achatamento de sua gola para parecer maior e mais perigosa.
2. In ethology, any ritualized behavior meant to communicate dominance, territorial possession, or willingness to fight
The peacock uses its elaborate tail feathers as a threat display to establish dominance within the flock.
O pavão usa suas elaboradas penas da cauda como uma exibição de ameaça para estabelecer dominância dentro do bando.
This is a technical term primarily used in biology, zoology, and animal behavior studies. It is commonly found in wildlife documentaries and scientific literature in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. The concept is culturally neutral and transcends regional boundaries as it describes universal animal behavior patterns.
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