FB2025_05 , released December 11, 2025
FB2025_05 , released December 11, 2025
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Term mating plug formation ID (Ontology) GO:0042628 (Gene Ontology)
Definition 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.[ PubMed:11267893 ]
Also Known As "copulatory plug biosynthesis" ; "copulatory plug deposition" ; "copulatory plug formation" (for all, see Synonyms field below)
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Genes (FBgn)  GO_BIOLOGICAL_PROCESS       4
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 mating plug formation (all annotations which use CV term, excluding "NOT" statements)       4
     involved_in | mating plug formation       4
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copulation
 |__insemination_______________________________
biological_process                             |
 |__reproductive process_______________________|
multi-organism reproductive process            |
 |__insemination_______________________________|
multi-multicellular organism process           |
 |__insemination_______________________________|
multicellular organismal reproductive process  |
 |__insemination_______________________________|
                                               mating plug formation  4 rec.
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Is a reproductive process
Part of insemination
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  • "copulatory plug biosynthesis" EXACT
    "copulatory plug deposition" EXACT
    "copulatory plug formation" EXACT
    "mating plug deposition" EXACT
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