Term Name:
male courtship behavior
Synonyms:
male courtship behaviour
Definition:
The behavior of a male, for the purpose of attracting a sexual partner. An example of this process is found in Drosophila melanogaster.
Ontology:
GO: Biological Process [GO:0008049]
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Relationships
is a type of:
courtship behavior
male mating behavior
has subtype:
male courtship behavior, orientation prior to leg tapping and wing vibration
male courtship behavior, proboscis-mediated licking
male courtship behavior, tapping to detect pheromone
male courtship behavior, veined wing extension
male courtship behavior, veined wing generated song production