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inbreeding

inbreeding Inbreeding is reproduction between closely related individuals, such as siblings.

Inbreeding is reproduction between closely related individuals, such as siblings. In the source packet, it is discussed because it can lead to inbreeding depression, meaning offspring from related parents may have lower survival or overall fitness.

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Drafting source: Attia Fathi Ali; Tregenza Tom; Vasudeva Ramakrishnan. Testing for pre- and post-copulatory inbreeding avoidance in the flour beetle Tribolium castaneum. 2026; DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0335301; article XML SHA-256 edad7f859d8eb3b62386c2f6af58eb4aae9ea35d1ead07918d270aa0fd9b9d6b. “Testing for pre- and post-copulatory inbreeding avoidance in the flour beetle Tribolium castaneum” (10.1371/journal.pone.0335301).
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