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.
GO:0022414
reproductive process
is_a
GO:0007320
insemination
part_of
copulatory plug biosynthesis
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copulatory plug deposition
exact
copulatory plug formation
exact
mating plug deposition
exact