| Name | mating plug formation |
| ID | GO_0042628 |
| collection_id | Biological process |
| Exact synonym | copulatory plug biosynthesis, copulatory plug deposition, copulatory plug formation, mating plug deposition |
| Description | The deposition of a plug of sperm or other gelatinous material into the opening of the vulva by a male at the termination of copulation. Probably acts to prevent subsequent matings by other males. |
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