| a distinctive odor that an animal deposits on the ground or other surface, as by urinating, which functions as an identifying signal to other animals of the species. |
[sent-mahrk] 
Animal Behavior| 1. | to deposit a scent mark; mark. |
| 2. | to deposit a scent mark on; mark. |
| Main Entry: | scent mark |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | an odorous pheromone or defensive substance secreted by an animal on objects in their territory |