inbredin
Inbredin is a term that refers to the practice or condition of breeding between closely related individuals. This close relation can be between parent and offspring, siblings, or other relatives within a few generations. Inbreeding is distinct from outbreeding, which involves mating between unrelated individuals.
The primary consequence of inbreeding is an increase in homozygosity, meaning that individuals are more likely
Inbreeding occurs in various contexts. In agriculture and animal husbandry, controlled inbreeding is sometimes employed to