inbreeding

• Die Paarung oder Zucht eng verwandter Individuen, oft innerhalb einer kleinen Population, was zu erhöhter Homozygotie und verringerter genetischer Vielfalt führen kann.

The act or practice of mating closely related individuals, often within a small population, which can result in increased homozygosity and reduced genetic diversity.

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1. Mating of close relativesC1formalscientific

   The process of breeding or mating between individuals who are closely related genetically, such as siblings or cousins.

   Inzucht

   • Inbreeding among certain animal populations can lead to genetic defects.
   • The royal families of Europe historically practiced inbreeding to preserve bloodlines.
   • Inbreeding reduces genetic diversity and increases the risk of hereditary diseases.

   Synonymeincest