head-bobbing

Italian translation: scontrarsi

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English term or phrase:head-bobbing
Italian translation:scontrarsi
Entered by: Gaia Sibilla

10:48 May 6, 2019
English to Italian translations [PRO]
Science - Zoology
English term or phrase: head-bobbing
This lizard is incredibly territorial and often takes part in head-bobbing contests with other males.
Puo' essere lotte testa a testa?
Gaia Sibilla
Italy
Local time: 09:39
scontrarsi
Explanation:
I maschi tendono a scontrarsi e a combattere per la difesa del territorio e della femmina.
https://www.cibocanigatti.it/rettili/lucertole/iguana.asp

I maschi adulti sono territoriali e si scontrano tra di loro. Sono anche capaci di nuotare, sebbene evitino di entrare in acqua.

https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podarcis_siculus
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Mariana Perussia
Argentina
Local time: 05:39
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4 +1movimenti ritualizzati della testa detti head-bobbing
Daniela Cannarella
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scontrarsi


Explanation:
I maschi tendono a scontrarsi e a combattere per la difesa del territorio e della femmina.
https://www.cibocanigatti.it/rettili/lucertole/iguana.asp

I maschi adulti sono territoriali e si scontrano tra di loro. Sono anche capaci di nuotare, sebbene evitino di entrare in acqua.

https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podarcis_siculus

Mariana Perussia
Argentina
Local time: 05:39
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movimenti ritualizzati della testa detti head-bobbing


Explanation:
https://studylibit.com/doc/6552250/pogona-vitticeps

Daniela Cannarella
Italy
Local time: 09:39
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian
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