Gaping (animal behavior)
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Gaping (animal behavior)
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Gaping is a common form of behavior in the animal kingdom, in which an animal opens its mouth widely and displays the interior of its mouth, for any of various purposes. This may be a form of deimatic behaviour, colloquially known as a startle display or threat display, as it enlarges the appearance of the animal, and for those with teeth it shows the threat that these represent. Animals may also use gaping as part of a courtship display, or to otherwise communicate with each other. Some animals
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaping_(animal_behavior)
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2023-08-17T17:48:34Z
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