Assertion: coot | /r/HasProperty | aggressive
Facets:
value: very
type: DEGREE
value: towards others of their own kind
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: to own
type: PURPOSE
value: to other species
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: in defense of their eggs
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: Coots are fairly aggressive in defense of their eggs and, in combination with their protected nesting habitat, this undoubtedly help reduce losses of eggs and young to all but most determined and effective predators.
text: Coots are aggressive birds, both to other species and their own and have even been known to kill their own young, usually the youngest of the brood if they have too many to feed successfully.
text: It is an aggressive species, and strongly territorial during the breeding season, and both parents are involved in territorial defence.
text: Coots, though they are considered social and sometimes live in large groups, are very aggressive towards others of their own kind.