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Matings meaning
plural of mating, gerund of mate.
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However, there are ecological and demographic constraints on extra pair matings.
In L. braziliensis matings in nature are predominantly between related individuals resulting in extreme inbreeding. citation The rate of outcrossing between different strains of Leishmania in the sand fly vector depends on the frequency of co-infection.
Most matings occur during the maximum swelling.
Planned matings can be used to produce specifically desired characteristics in domesticated horses.
The bellows and screams that accompany matings can attract other males to the scene, obliging the incumbent to delay mating and fight off the intruders.
Vaginal smears are useful in timed matings to determine the stage of the estrous cycle.