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outbreeding /out·breed·ing/ (out´brēd″ing) the mating of unrelated individuals, which often produces more vigorous offspring than the parents are in terms of growth, survival, and fertility.

outbreeding

Etymology: AS, ut, out, bredan, to breed

the production of offspring by the mating of unrelated individuals, which can lead to superior hybrid traits or strains. Compare inbreeding. See also heterosis.

outbreeding

the mating of unrelated organisms. Called also crossbreeding.

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