Inbreeding Summary

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Encyclopedia Articles (4)

816 words, approx. 3 pages
Inbreeding Inbreeding is defined as mating between related individuals. It is also called consanguinity, meaning "mixing of the blood." Although some plants successfully self-fertilize (... Read more
248 words, approx. 1 pages
Inbreeding Inbreeding is the mating of closely related individuals that share common ancestry. Inbreeding is used in animal husbandry to retain desirable characteristics and eliminate undesirable ones... Read more
249 words, approx. 1 pages
Inbreeding Inbreeding is the mating of closely related individuals that share common ancestry. Inbreeding is used in animal husbandry to retain desirable characteristics and eliminate undesirable ones... Read more
93 words, approx. 1 pages
Inbreeding Inbreeding occurs when closely related individuals mate with one another. Inbreeding may happen in a small population or due to other isolating factors; the consequence is that little new g... Read more