grooming

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One of the most valuable commodity that can be offered in social mammal groups is grooming, which is used for parasite removal

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  1. Preparing a person for a position requiring skilled behavior, especially by providing opposrtunity for practise and guidance in making the right decisions; as, to provide grooming for one's successor as president.

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  1. the activity of getting dressed; putting on clothes
  2. activity leading to skilled behavior

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  • One of the most valuable commodity that can be offered in social mammal groups is grooming, which is used for parasite removal —  PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles
  • One day last August, a pretty Portie named Penny was led into the boudoir -- also known as the grooming room -- at Julie Parker's kennel in Millcreek Township, outside Erie, Pa.
  • One day last August, a pretty Portie named Penny was led into the boudoir - also known as the grooming room - at Julie Parker's kennel in Millcreek Township, outside Erie, Pa. —  msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines
  • He said he feels the adoption program will make a difference in the number of animals that are adopted from the shelter because of the exposure, and said the grooming is a bonus to the animals, even if they aren't adopted that day.
  • The match day began like any other -- grooming, feeding, exercise, rest. —  KCTV5.com - News
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