| 单词 | rodent run |
| 释义 | > as lemmasrodent run rodent run n. Ornithology (also rodent-run display) a distraction display performed by some ground-nesting birds when disturbed by a predator, in which they run from the nest in a manner resembling a running rodent. ΘΚΠ the world > animals > birds > actions or bird defined by > [noun] > a run when disturbed rodent run1950 1950 Ibis 92 28 We observed that a husky dog would immediately chase the Purple Sandpiper that made a ‘rodent-run’ and would be completely fooled. 1985 B. Campbell & E. Lack Dict. Birds 144/2 In addition to a crouching run away from the predator, distraction–lure displays comprise..the small-mammal type (‘rodent-run’, ‘rat-trick’) in which the resemblance to a scurrying beast may be most realistic. 2001 Condor 103 414/2 Dust-bathing and allopreening were other frequent group activities [in striated grasswrens]. I also observed the rodent run display..and a threat display. < as lemmas |
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