GO Term : GO:0042628 mating plug formation GO

Namespace:  biological_process Obsolete:  false
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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1 Ontology

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21 Parents

Identifier Name Description
GO:0019953 sexual reproduction A reproduction process that creates a new organism by combining the genetic material of two organisms. It occurs both in eukaryotes and prokaryotes: in multicellular eukaryotic organisms, an individual is created anew; in prokaryotes, the initial cell has additional or transformed genetic material. In a process called genetic recombination, genetic material (DNA) originating from two different individuals (parents) join up so that homologous sequences are aligned with each other, and this is followed by exchange of genetic information. After the new recombinant chromosome is formed, it is passed on to progeny.
GO:0044699 single-organism process A biological process that involves only one organism.
GO:0008150 biological_process Any process specifically pertinent to the functioning of integrated living units: cells, tissues, organs, and organisms. A process is a collection of molecular events with a defined beginning and end.
GO:0000003 reproduction The production of new individuals that contain some portion of genetic material inherited from one or more parent organisms.
GO:0051704 multi-organism process A biological process which involves another organism of the same or different species.
GO:0022414 reproductive process A biological process that directly contributes to the process of producing new individuals by one or two organisms. The new individuals inherit some proportion of their genetic material from the parent or parents.
GO:0044702 single organism reproductive process A biological process that directly contributes to the process of producing new individuals, involving a single organism.
GO:0044703 multi-organism reproductive process A biological process that directly contributes to the process of producing new individuals, involving another organism.
GO:0032501 multicellular organismal process Any biological process, occurring at the level of a multicellular organism, pertinent to its function.
GO:0032504 multicellular organism reproduction The biological process in which new individuals are produced by one or two multicellular organisms. The new individuals inherit some proportion of their genetic material from the parent or parents.
GO:0048609 multicellular organismal reproductive process 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.
GO:0007610 behavior The internally coordinated responses (actions or inactions) of whole living organisms (individuals or groups) to internal or external stimuli.
GO:0044708 single-organism behavior The specific behavior of a single organism in response to external or internal stimuli.
GO:0044706 multi-multicellular organism process A multicellular organism process which involves another multicellular organism of the same or different species.
GO:0007320 insemination The introduction of semen or sperm into the genital tract of a female.
GO:0007620 copulation The act of sexual union between male and female, involving the transfer of sperm.
GO:0007618 mating The pairwise union of individuals for the purpose of sexual reproduction, ultimately resulting in the formation of zygotes.
GO:0019098 reproductive behavior The specific behavior of an organism that is associated with reproduction.
GO:0045297 post-mating behavior The specific behavior of an organism following mating.
GO:0042628 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:0044704 single-organism reproductive behavior The specific behavior of an organism that is associated with reproduction involving a single organism.

22 Relations

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Parent Term . Identifier

Child Term . Identifier
is_a GO:0045297 GO:0042628
is_a GO:0044704 GO:0042628
part of GO:0007320 GO:0042628
is_a GO:0044708 GO:0042628
part of GO:0000003 GO:0042628
part of GO:0022414 GO:0042628
part of GO:0051704 GO:0042628
is_a GO:0044702 GO:0042628
part of GO:0048609 GO:0042628
part of GO:0007618 GO:0042628
part of GO:0019953 GO:0042628
is_a GO:0044699 GO:0042628
is_a GO:0007610 GO:0042628
is_a GO:0022414 GO:0042628
part of GO:0007620 GO:0042628
is_a GO:0019098 GO:0042628
part of GO:0032501 GO:0042628
part of GO:0044706 GO:0042628
part of GO:0032504 GO:0042628
part of GO:0044703 GO:0042628
part of GO:0008150 GO:0042628
is_a GO:0008150 GO:0042628

4 Synonyms

Name Type
copulatory plug biosynthesis synonym
copulatory plug formation synonym
copulatory plug deposition synonym
mating plug deposition synonym