outbred
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- adjective
- /ˌaʊtˈbrɛd/
- Specialized
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cruzado
- The point of the post was about possible differences in coercive sex in different populations—for example, the outbred English vs. the more inbred Pakistanis.
- outbred lines
Examples
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Studies show that outbred populations tend to have greater genetic diversity than inbred ones.
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And, if it applies at all, it would necessarily apply less to outbred populations.
Blog text (1) -
It's set in the year 2505, and the premise is that stupid people have outbred intelligent people and thus inherited the Earth.
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By building on the substantial genetic database developed for model organisms, we can begin to explore the genomic landscapes of outbred species, often sampled from natural populations, and take a detailed look at the evolutionary process.
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The fact that more genes are differentially expressed between inbred and outbred lines under stressful conditions is clear evidence for genotype by environmental interactions at the transcription level.
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Many conservationists focus on maintaining outbred species to ensure a healthy ecosystem.
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Outbred animals are often healthier and more resilient due to their diverse ancestry.
Synonyms
Made by breeding two different types of the same animal or plant
An animal or plant bred from parents of different breeds, sometimes from different species
To marry or breed with members outside one's own group
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Etymology
Outbred is made of out- meaning 'from outside' and bred meaning 'born or raised'. So an outbred animal is born from parents 'outside' its close family, which gives it more variety in its genes and often more health and resistance to disease.