orientating response

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Synonyms: orienting response

Antonyms: orienting response

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|zoology}} An animal's [[response]] to a [[stimulus]] in which the animal moves in a way that allows it to better evaluate the nature of the stimulus. It can then better respond to danger through "[[fight]] or [[flight]]".

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