DOMINANCE HIERARCHY


Meaning of DOMINANCE HIERARCHY in English

Animal Behav.

a system or set of relationships in animal groups that is based on a hierarchical ranking, usually established and maintained by behavior in aggressive encounters: one or a few members hold the highest rank and the others are submissive to those ranking higher and dominant to those ranking lower.

[ 1970-75 ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .