territoriality

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a pattern of behaviour in animals that defines and defends a territory; more typical of males
the legal status of a territory
1. The status of a territory.2. A behavior pattern in animals consisting of the occupation and defense of a territory
refers to physical markers that signal ownership, monitoring and protection, such as, gardens, trees, shrubs, and yard decorations There is empirical evidence that territoriality is related to greater social interaction, sense of community, less fear of crime, and fewer property violations (see Becker, 1977, Brown and Werner, 1985, Taylor et al , 1984, Brown and Altman, 1983, Perkins, et al , 1993)
The behavior by which an organism claims an area and displays, threatens, and defends it against members of its own species
the behavior of a male animal that defines and defends its territory
The establishment by an animal or animals of an area from which other individuals are partially or totally excluded
An intense form of intraspecific competition in which organisms define an area surrounding their home site or nesting site and defend it, primarily against other members of their own species
the defense of a given area
The delineation of ownership of private to semi-public to public space This ownership creates an environment where the appearance of strangers and intruders stands out
turfdom