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COPULATION [2 records]

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Record 1 2021-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Reproduction
  • Crustaceans
  • Aquaculture
DEF

The sexual union ... resulting in insemination or deposition of the male gametes in close proximity of the female gametes.

CONT

In astracids and parastracids the spermatophores are deposited either on the ventral surface of the female, or into the annulus ventralis which is known as a sperm storage chamber in cambarids ... Cambarid [and astacid males and females] are cyclically dimorphic. The mating period is characterized by increased activity when sexually mature adult individuals actively seek their partners ... Egg laying from the oviduct of the female is stimulated by the mating itself ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Reproduction des animaux
  • Crustacés
  • Aquaculture
CONT

Chez les mâles des Pénéidés, le spermatophore est [...] logé dans l'ampoule terminale. Celui-ci sera transféré à la femelle lors de la copulation. Chez les espèces [à thélycum fermé], les spermatophores sont insérés dans le thélycum, la partie contenant le sperme étant située en profondeur. [...] Par contre, chez les espèces [à thélycum ouvert], les spermatophores sont simplement déposés sur la face ventrale thoracique des femelles, la partie contenant le sperme se trouvant placée à l'orifice des oviductes.

Spanish

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Record 2 2005-02-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Reproduction (Medicine)
  • Sexology
DEF

The sexual union between male and female (by insertion of the penis into the vagina).

OBS

intercourse; copulation : These terms also refer to oral and anal intercourse.

OBS

carnal knowledge : A legal term, usually defined as any instance of penetration, no matter how slight.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Reproduction (Médecine)
  • Sexologie
DEF

Rapprochement intime des organes sexuels du mâle et de la femelle, destiné à permettre l'introduction des spermatozoïdes dans les organes génitaux de la femelle.

OBS

Chez les mammifères - y compris l'homme - il consiste en l'intromission du pénis dans le vagin. On l'appelle plus communément coït chez l'homme [plutôt que «copulation»].

Key term(s)
  • rapport sexuel

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Reproducción (Medicina)
  • Sexología
DEF

[Unión] con penetración del pene en alguna de las cavidades del cuerpo, por lo tanto puede haber coito vaginal, oral, anal y coito intrafemoral, que ocurre entre los muslos.

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