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of the same biological significance as their mock combats. It is 

 clearly of value as a defensive measure in both sexes. Homo- 

 sexual alliances between mature and immature males may possess 

 a defensive value for immature males, since it insures the assis- 

 tance of an adult defender in the event of an attack. 



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