Mating
Mating
Mating (/ˈmeɪtɪŋ/) is a term used in biology to describe the process by which different organisms of the same species, usually animals, pair up for the purpose of sexual reproduction.
Etymology
The term "mating" originates from the Old English word "gemetta", which means "to pair up" or "to match".
Definition
Mating is the process by which two organisms of the same species, usually animals, pair up for the purpose of sexual reproduction. This process involves the transfer of genetic material from one organism to another, resulting in the production of offspring that are genetically different from either parent.
Related Terms
- Sexual reproduction: The process by which offspring are produced through the combination of genetic material from two parent organisms.
- Genetic material: The DNA or RNA that carries the genetic information of an organism.
- Offspring: The product of reproduction, a new organism produced by one or more parents.
- Species: A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mating
- Wikipedia's article - Mating
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