The ability of a parent to transmit its characteristics to its offspring so they resemble that parent, or each other, more than usual. Homozygous dominant individuals are prepotent. Inbred swine tend to be more prepotent than outbred swine.
An animal's ability to transmit its traits to its offspring.
Having a superiority of power. 172
Lines in question pass on their good traits; lines that can greatly improve a breeding program
Having a strong tendency to endow offspring with a specific trait or traits.
A cat with a strong genetic influence resulting in offspring that consistently resemble the parent.