mating plug formation

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Namemating plug formation
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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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