linebreeding

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See also: line breeding

English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

line +‎ breeding

Noun[edit]

linebreeding (countable and uncountable, plural linebreedings)

  1. A form of inbreeding that may encompass crosses between individuals and their descendants or two cousins, used to increase a particular animal's contribution to the population.