mating behavior

the activities that are involved in reproduction, including courtship, mate selection, and copulation. Mating behavior varies with the species and may have several functions in addition to successful conception: preparing both mates physiologically, providing cues for mate selection, and coordinating behavior of mates for nest building and subsequent care of young.

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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.