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Inbreeding depression is -...

Inbreeding depression is -

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Decreased productivity due to mating of superior male and inferior female

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Decrease in body mass of progeny due to continued close inbreeding

C

Reduced fertility and productivity due to continued close inbreeding

D

Reduced motility and immunity due to close inbreeding

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