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Record 1 2003-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Behaviour
CONT

Behavioural epigenesis (ethogenesis) is linked to the way neuronal connections are organised (theory of selective stabilization). The development of the neuronal networks is a characteristic process: "the phase of synaptic redundancy followed by a phase of regression in the axonal and dendritic branches is a critical period of development... The redundancy is temporary. Active nerve endings are eliminated all the while the nervous system itself is expanding.

Key term(s)
  • ethiogenesis

French

Domaine(s)
  • Comportement animal
DEF

Processus de développement des comportements innés des espèces animales au cours de la période postembryonnaire ou juvénile.

Key term(s)
  • éthéogénèse

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Comportamiento animal
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