heterogámia
Heterogamy, also known as outbreeding, is a mating system in which individuals tend to mate with others who are genetically dissimilar to themselves. This is in contrast to homogamy, or inbreeding, where individuals prefer to mate with those who are genetically similar. Heterogamy is a common reproductive strategy in many sexually reproducing organisms, including plants and animals.
The primary advantage of heterogamy is that it promotes genetic diversity within a population. By outbreeding,
Mechanisms that promote heterogamy vary across species. In plants, this can include self-incompatibility systems that prevent
While heterogamy generally offers significant evolutionary advantages, it can also involve costs, such as the effort