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Keywords: Mated, Breeding, Sister, Outbreeding, Brother

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Mating or crossing of individuals more closely related that average pairs in the population.

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The mating of individuals that are closely related genetically.

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The raising of progeny by mating of two or more closely related gametes or zygotes.

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This occurs when a female is mated with a male to which she is related. The more closely related the two are, the more intense the degree of inbreeding.

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