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of these aggregations. 
4. Threat display occurs between pairs of 
adult males. Occupancy of a hole, and larger 
size of a male, are advantageous in such displays. 
5. Displacement feeding occurs as a result of 
conflict of drives, and of thwarting of a drive. 
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