Lordosis behavior
Lordosis Behavior
Lordosis behavior (pronunciation: lor-DOH-sis, from the Greek lordos meaning "bent backward") is a posture exhibited by some animals, most notably mammals, implying sexual receptivity. This behavior is characterized by the arching of the back, often coupled with the raising of the rear end.
Etymology
The term Lordosis is derived from the Greek word lordos, which means "bent backward". This term is used to describe the specific posture that characterizes this behavior.
Description
Lordosis behavior is a sexual behavior exhibited by many female mammals during estrus (also known as "heat"). This behavior is characterized by the female arching her back and raising her rear end, which signals to males that she is receptive to mating. This behavior is most commonly observed in animals such as rats, cats, and cows, but can also be seen in other species.
Related Terms
- Estrus: The period of sexual receptivity in female mammals, often marked by specific behaviors such as lordosis.
- Mating: The act of sexual reproduction between animals.
- Posture: The position in which an animal holds its body.
- Sexual behavior: Behaviors associated with mating and reproduction.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lordosis behavior
- Wikipedia's article - Lordosis behavior
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