"pseudocopulation" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pseudocopulations [plural]
Etymology: From pseudo- + copulation. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|pseudo|copulation}} pseudo- + copulation Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} pseudocopulation (countable and uncountable, plural pseudocopulations)
  1. (biology) Any of various processes, amongst diverse animals, in which male gametes are passed from one individual to another without sexual union. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Biology
    Sense id: en-pseudocopulation-en-noun-e1hEfJZk Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with pseudo-, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 76 24 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with pseudo-: 72 28 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 80 20 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 82 18 Topics: biology, natural-sciences
  2. (biology) The process by which an insect (such as a bee) attempts to mate with a flower (such as an orchid) that mimics a female insect, and in doing so pollinates the plant. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Biology
    Sense id: en-pseudocopulation-en-noun-p2fpM9yl Topics: biology, natural-sciences
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Related terms: Pouyannian mimicry

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