Organism Function
mating Audio
mat·ing [ meyt-ing ]
Definitions related to mating:
  • The act of pairing individuals for sexual reproduction.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • The pairwise union of individuals for the purpose of sexual reproduction, ultimately resulting in the formation of zygotes.
    Gene Ontology Dictionary
    Gene Ontology Consortium, 2021
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