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The process, occurring above the cellular level, that is pertinent to the reproductive function of a multicellular organism. This includes the integrated processes at the level of tissues and organs. The introduction of semen or sperm into the genital tract of a female. The specific actions or reactions of an organism following mating. The act of sexual union between male and female, involving the transfer of sperm. The specific actions or reactions of an organism that are associated with reproduction. 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.

View Gene Ontology (GO) Term

GO TERM SUMMARY
Name: mating plug formation
Acc: GO:0042628
Aspect: Biological Process
Desc: 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.
Synonyms:
  • copulatory plug biosynthesis
  • copulatory plug formation
  • mating plug deposition
  • copulatory plug deposition
Proteins in PDR annotated with:
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   Term or descendants: 8 [Search]


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INTERACTIVE GO GRAPH

GO:0042628 - mating plug formation (interactive image map)
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