pair bond

(redirected from Pair-bond)
Also found in: Medical.

The temporary or permanent association formed between two animals during courtship and mating.

pair′-bond′ v.

(Zoology) the exclusive relationship formed between a male and a female, esp in some species of animals and birds during courtship and breeding

pair bonding n

Mentioned in ?

References in periodicals archive ?

There were all of these theories about how and why we pair-bond and how difficult it is.

The falcons typically renew their pair-bond around Valentine's Day.

A pair-bond in socially monogamous species gives a partnership that may provide advantages for survival.

They can pair-bond and set up nesting, which we call housekeeping.

Full browser ?

CITE

Site: Follow: Share: