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{{context}}{{technical}}A complex behavioral sequence that is indivisible and runs to completion. FAPs are invariant and are produced by the innate releasing mechanism (IRM) that responds to a key stimulus (KS).

{{context}}{{technical}}A '''fixed action pattern''' ('''FAP''') is a complex behavioral[[behavior]]al sequence that is indivisible and runs to completion. FAPs are invariant and are produced by the [[innate releasing mechanism (IRM)]] that responds to a [[key stimulus (KS)]].

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