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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Concept Breadcrumbs

Fields of Study > behavior > animal behavior > tonic immobility
Fields of Study > zoology > animal behavior > tonic immobility
Animals, Livestock, One Health > zoology > animal behavior > tonic immobility
Preferred Term:

tonic immobility

Definition:
An induced response to threatening stimuli characterized by complete loss of muscle strength.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
animal behavior
Entry Terms:
  • tonic immobilization
  • animal hypnosis
  • playing possum
  • death feigning
  • thanatosis
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/322490
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