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Portuguese term or phrase:
manutenção
English translation:
preening
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Apr 21, 2015 02:21
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Botany
PLANTAS DAS DUNAS BRASILE
Entre as aves, as marinhas e estuarinas são as mais fáceis de ser observadas, motivo pelo qual este guia apresenta a maioria das aves desses dois grupos. ... Essas espécies encontram não só um ambiente propício para alimentação, mas também extensas áreas para descanso, manutenção e procriação.
survival?
survival?
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preening
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Behavioral studies of birds have reported several functions for active anting. ... A manutenção de plumagem e prevenção de ectoparasitas são alguns exemplos. ... invaders, foraging on fruits or occasionally insects, preening and anting.
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When a bird or a cat preens, it smooths its feathers or cleans its fur.
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rest(ing), preening and breeding
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de C Cestari - 2010 - Citado por 4 - Artículos relacionados
Behavioral studies of birds have reported several functions for active anting. ... A manutenção de plumagem e prevenção de ectoparasitas são alguns exemplos. ... invaders, foraging on fruits or occasionally insects, preening and anting.
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When a bird or a cat preens, it smooths its feathers or cleans its fur.
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Note added at 6 mins (2015-04-21 02:27:46 GMT)
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rest(ing), preening and breeding
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