Postcopulatory
Postcopulatory refers to events or behaviors that occur after sexual intercourse. In biology, this term is often used in the context of sexual reproduction, where it encompasses a range of phenomena that influence the success of fertilization and the reproductive outcome for individuals. These postcopulatory mechanisms can be crucial for species where there is competition among multiple males for a single female, or where female choice plays a significant role in reproduction.
Examples of postcopulatory mechanisms include sperm competition, where sperm from different males compete to fertilize the
Beyond direct fertilization processes, postcopulatory behavior can also involve actions taken by either sex immediately following