outbreeding

Meanings

• noun

  The process by which individuals from different breeds or populations produce offspring, often resulting in genetic variations and potential health issues.

  - "Outbreeding can lead to undesirable traits in offspring."
  - "The breeder aimed to prevent outbreeding by only breeding animals from the same lineage."

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Variants

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outbreeding , outbreedings , outbred , outbreed , outbreeds

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Etymology

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The term 'outbreeding' comes from the Old English word 'brecan', meaning 'to break', and the prefix 'out-', indicating 'outside'. It refers to the mixing of genes from different breeds or populations.

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Trivia

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1. Outbreeding can lead to the emergence of new traits in offspring, which can be desirable or undesirable.

2. In some cases, outbreeding has been used to increase genetic diversity and prevent inbreeding in endangered species.

3. Outbreeding can also occur naturally, such as when animals from different populations come into contact and breed.

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Related Concepts

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1. Inbreeding: The process of breeding animals or individuals within the same family or population, leading to a higher likelihood of inheriting similar traits and potential health issues.

2. Genetic diversity: The variety of genetic material present in a population, which is essential for the long-term survival and adaptability of species.

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Culture

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Outbreeding has been a topic of interest in various fields, including genetics, animal breeding, and population biology. It has been studied extensively in agriculture to improve crop yields and in animal husbandry to enhance desirable traits.

How to Memorize "outbreeding"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a breeder crossing animals from two different breeds to create offspring.
   - Visualize the genetic material mixing and creating new combinations.

2. associate
   

   - Associate outbreeding with the mixing of different breeds or populations.
   - Connect it to the concept of genetic diversity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Outside breeding' to remember the definition.
   - Create a visual image of animals from different breeds producing offspring.

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