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  • inbreeding

    Breeding between related individuals within an isolated or otherwise closed group of organisms. Can lead to inbreeding depression but also practised intentionally by ornamental fish breeders in order to maintain or develop particular traits.

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  • inbreeding depression

    Reduced fitness in a given population or group of organisms as a result of inbreeding.

  • line breeding

    Selective inbreeding in order to maintain or favour desired traits in organisms. Common in the ornamental fish hobby and industry.