Postcopulatoryvaiheeseen
Postcopulatory is a term used in biology to describe events or phenomena that occur after copulation, the act of sexual intercourse. This encompasses a range of behaviors and physiological changes in both males and females of a species. In many species, postcopulatory guarding, where the male remains with the female after mating to prevent other males from mating with her, is observed. This behavior can increase the male's reproductive success by ensuring his sperm is the one that fertilizes the female's eggs.
Another significant aspect of postcopulatory biology is sperm competition. When a female mates with multiple males,
In females, postcopulatory responses can include physiological changes related to sperm storage, nutrient allocation to eggs,