postcopulatory
/ˌpoʊstˈkɑpjələˌtɔri/
adjective
- Occurring or relating to the period after mating in animals.
- Postcopulatory behavior in some birds includes the male bringing food to the female.
- Postcopulatory guarding is common in many insect species to prevent other males from mating.
- Scientists study postcopulatory processes to understand how sperm competition works.
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