For the majority of species, mating is between two individuals of opposite sexes, however, for some hermaphroditic species, copulation is not required because the parent organism is capable of self-fertilization (autogamy); for example, banana slug.
Mating is between two individuals of opposite sexes for some hermaphroditic species, copulation is not required-fertilization (autogamy); for example. This was for the majority of species. This was however. The parent organism is capable of self. Example is banana slug.