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The answer MATINAL has 3 possible clue(s) in existing crosswords.
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Definitions of matinal in various dictionaries:
adj - pertaining to the morning
MATINAL - In ecology, matutinal is a term used to describe a characteristic behaviour of crepuscular animals, that is, when they are significantly active durin...
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Morninglike |
Graduate translating Latin of morning prayer |
Running in Malta’s PM? Hardly! |
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Nov 2 2017 The Times - Cryptic |
Feb 21 2010 Universal |
Oct 10 2009 The Times - Cryptic |
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in the morning, relating to the morning |
relating to or taking place in the morning. |
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In ecology, matutinal is a term used to describe a characteristic behaviour of crepuscular animals, that is, when they are significantly active during pre-dawn or early morning hours. The variant term matinal may also be used in place of matutinal (most often seen in entomological writings). During the mornings twilight period and shortly thereafter, these animals partake in important tasks such as scanning for mates, mating, and foraging. Matutinal behaviour is thought to be adaptive because there may be less competition between species, and sometimes even a higher prevalence of food during these hours. It may also serve as an anti-predatory adaptation by allowing animals to sit between the brink of danger that may come with nocturnal and diurnal activity. |