assortative mating

Definition of abbreviation (noun) -

nonrandom mating in which individuals engage in mating having more traits incommon than in random mating

Part of speech:

Noun

Plural: no plural

Example sentences with this word:

Assortative mating refers to nonrandom, but selected mating according to criteria such as phenotype and proximity.

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