Trap-lining
Trap-lining
Trap-lining (pronunciation: /ˈtræp laɪnɪŋ/) is a term used in ecology and animal behavior studies to describe a foraging pattern where an animal repeatedly visits a series of locations in a particular order. This behavior is often observed in hummingbirds and other nectar-feeding birds, but can also be seen in other animals such as bees and bats.
Etymology
The term "trap-lining" is derived from the practice of trappers setting a series of traps along a route or "line". In the context of animal behavior, it refers to the animal's route or "line" of food sources that it regularly visits.
Related Terms
- Foraging: The act of searching for and exploiting food resources. It affects an animal's fitness because it plays an important role in an animal's ability to survive and reproduce.
- Animal behavior: The study of the physical and physiological actions of animals, as it pertains to the species or individual animal's way of life.
- Ecology: The branch of biology that studies the interactions among organisms and their biophysical environment, which includes both biotic and abiotic components.
- Hummingbirds: A family of birds known for their ability to hover in mid-air by rapidly flapping their wings. They are known to exhibit trap-lining behavior.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Trap-lining
- Wikipedia's article - Trap-lining
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