Copulations

/ˌkɒpjəˈleɪʃənz/ noun (plural)

Definition

Instances or acts of sexual intercourse or reproductive coupling between organisms.

Etymology

Plural form of 'copulation,' from Latin 'copulatio,' the noun form derived from 'copulare' (to couple or join).

Kelly Says

In animal biology, scientists study copulation rates to understand reproductive success—some species have extremely brief copulations while others last hours, revealing fascinating differences in mating strategies.

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