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Mating and Courtship (GATE - XL)
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Which of the following is the peculiarity found in mating of Apis spp?
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Male genitals explode after mating.
💡 Explanation:
In Apis spp (Honeybees), male genitals explode or snap off inside females after mating. The snapped-off penis acts as a genital plug to prevent other drones from fertilising the queen.