forced copulation

copulation of a male with a female against her choice. In scorpion flies, males have several tactics for obtaining mates: Larger males can monopolize resources and offer food to females that accept copulation; smaller males without access to food can use forced copulation, which leads to much less reproductive success. See also rape.

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November 18th 2024

parathyroid gland

a small, paired endocrine gland found in the area of the thyroid gland. It secretes parathyroid hormone, which takes part in the control of calcium and phosphate metabolism.