English Dictionary

flehmen response

名詞

(zoology) 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.

日本語の意味

動物が上唇を反らせて前歯を露出し、通常は鼻孔を閉じた状態で急速に吸気し、そのポーズを数秒間維持する行動を指す。

The stallion's flehmen response startled the veterinarian during the routine check.

繁殖馬が上唇を反り返して前歯を露出させ、通常は鼻孔を閉じて数秒間その姿勢を保つ行動を示し、定期検査中に獣医を驚かせた。

意味（1）

(zoology) 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.

flehmen responses （ plural ）