Pair-bond
[pair-bond] /ˈpɛərˌbɒnd/ Animal Behavior
verb (used without object)
1.
(of a mating couple) to form and maintain a .
noun
2.
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noun, Animal Behavior.
1.
a partnership between a mating couple that lasts through one season, serving primarily in the cooperative rearing of young.
2.
the couple that forms such a partnership.
noun
1.
the exclusive relationship formed between a male and a female, esp in some species of animals and birds during courtship and breeding
pair bond n.
The temporary or permanent association formed between a female and male animal during courtship and mating.
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