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inbreeding depression

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inbreeding depression [′in‚brēd·iŋ di‚presh·ən]
(genetics)
A decrease in fitness and vigor as a result of inbreeding.


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The impact of inbreeding depression on any species depends on the species, the degree of genetic diversity it started out with, and the degree to which it can tolerate inbreeding," says Kleiman.
Cheetah countdown: does inbreeding - or zoo life - hinder this ... by Pennisi, Elizabeth / Science News
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