Definition

Happening after the act of mating or reproduction.

Example

The postcopulatory behavior of the species is crucial for successful reproduction.

Conversation

Did you read that article about postcopulatory behaviors in animals?

Yeah, it was fascinating how different species react after mating.

I never knew that some animals even have rituals for their postcopulatory interactions.

Exactly! It's interesting how those behaviors can affect their relationships.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Postcopulatory → It is formed from "post-" (meaning after) and "copulatus" (from Latin "copulare", meaning to couple or join). The word refers to events or processes that occur after the act of coupling or mating.

Memory Tip

Think of 'after' ('post-') the act of 'coupling' ('copulatus') — that's why postcopulatory refers to what happens after mating.

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