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Central Pattern Generator
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A Group of cells in the central nervous system that produces a particular pattern of signals necessary for a functional behavioral response.
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Circadian Rhythym
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A 24 hour cycle of behavior that is expressed independently of environmental changes.
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Circannual rhythm
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A annual cycle of behavior that expresses itself independently of environmental changes.
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Cryptic Female choice
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The ability of a female to choose whose sperm to use to fertilize her eggs when she has sperm from multiple males.
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Dominance Hierarchy
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A social ranking within a group in which some individuals give way to others, often conceding useful resources to others without a fight.
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Entrainment
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Involves the resetting of a biological clock so that an organisms activities are scheduled in keeping with local conditions.
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Free-Running Cycle
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The cycle of activity of an individual that is expressed in a constant environment.
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Home Range
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An area that an animal occupies but doesn't defent. contrast to territory that IS defended.
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Hotshot
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A male whose attributes are especially appealing ot sexually receptive females.
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