inbreeding

This has led some breed clubs to discourage the use of linebreeding or inbreeding in an attempt to maintain gene pool diversity.

There is also a general lowering of vigor in inbred stock (inbreeding depression), which is especially pronounced amongst normally outbreeding populations.

Inbreeding can lead to genetic disorders.

Many royal families practiced inbreeding to preserve their bloodline.

Inbreeding increases the likelihood of inherited diseases.

Inbreeding can result in reduced fertility and survival rates.

Inbreeding depression is a phenomenon where offspring have lower fitness.

Genetic diversity is important to prevent the negative effects of inbreeding.

Inbreeding can lead to a decrease in population fitness over time.

Inbreeding is more common in isolated populations.

Inbreeding is a concern in captive breeding programs.

Inbreeding avoidance mechanisms have evolved in many species.