(Q21101254)

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mating plug formation

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.

  • copulatory plug deposition
  • mating plug deposition
  • GO:0042628
  • copulatory plug formation
  • copulatory plug biosynthesis

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