"flehmen response" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: flehmen responses [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} flehmen response (plural flehmen responses)
  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. Categories (topical): Zoology
    Sense id: en-flehmen_response-en-noun-KsPzAZLB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology

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