agonistic , auch: agonistical

All the more reason to educate ourselves about the agonistic way of life.

When encounters occur, they are agonistic, or hostile in nature.

It is likely the effect of partial agonistic action on the serotonin system.

The term agonistic behaviour is sometimes used to refer to these forms of behavior.

Agonistic interactions: everything to do with contests and aggression between individuals.

Thus grooming partners may form a coalition during agonistic encounters.

The surrounding crowd slipped away, sensing the agonistic nature of the exchange.

Home ranges can overlap however core areas are defended though agonistic behavior.

Growling is used in an agonistic context, for dominance and as a defensive sound.

In some, the dominance status of an individual is clearly visible, eliminating the need for agonistic behavior.

The tradition is also referred to as agonistic pluralism.

After agonistic career she became a cyclist, participating in master competitions.

Some species of catfish use their electric discharges only in agonistic displays.

Adolescent females move between groups and are supported by their mothers in agonistic encounters.

They are distinguished by horn-like structures, probably for display or agonistic behavior.

An agonistic democracy requires the availability of a choice between real alternatives."

"I would characterize that as the kind of agonistic display you find across human cultures, although we can do it often enough with words.

Females within the groups are cooperative, but male encounters are often agonistic.

These often involve characteristics that provide an advantage during agonistic behavior, such as size of body, displays, etc.

Agonistic liberalism is the theory that conflict rather than discussion is the basis of social change.

It is the males that participate in agonistic inter-group encounters but female may do so as well.

Agonistic behaviour is seen in many animal species because resources including food, shelter, and mates are often limited.

During agonistic encounters between communities, chasing, scent-marking, calling, and occasional physical contact can be seen.

During agonistic encounters, squirrels emit deep growls as signs of aggression.

Others disagree with this agonistic historical view.