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inbreeding depression

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inbreeding depression
The loss of vigor and general health that sometimes characterizes organisms that are the product of inbreeding. Compare hybrid vigor.


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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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