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lethal equivalents

Scope: evolution
Papers: 1 | Mentions: 1

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Definition

A measure of the number of recessive alleles in the genome that would cause death when homozygous

Publications (1)

article

No evidence of inbreeding avoidance despite survival costs in a polygynous rodent

2012Molecular Ecologymeasured

Related Concepts (3)

reproductive success

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polygamous mating system

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inbreeding depression

phenomenon1 shared paper