satellite male

in animal behavior, a male peripheral to a territorial male or present in a group of displaying males that does not call or display. A satellite male will rapidly replace a territorial male that disappears and will often intercept females attracted to nearby displaying males to engage in sneak mating.

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Psychology term of the day

February 17th 2025

speculation

1. conjectural thinking that is not necessarily supported by scientifically determined evidence.

2. a loosely supported theory or explanation. —speculative adj.