What is another word for gregarization?
Pronunciation: [ɡɹˌɛɡəɹa͡ɪzˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Gregarization refers to the behavior of animals, particularly those in groups, that conform to social norms and follow the behavior of the crowd. There are several synonyms for this term, including flocking, herding, grouping, clustering, massing, and congregating. Each word reflects a slightly different aspect of this behavior, with flocking emphasizing the close proximity of the animals, herding highlighting the need for a leader to guide the group, grouping referring to the classification of the animals within the larger cohort, clustering denoting the formation of subgroups within the larger group, massing emphasizing the sheer number of individuals present, and congregating highlighting the coming together of individuals for a common purpose.
