noun
- plural of inbred; animals or plants produced by inbreeding
Usage: technical; biology
Examples
- The laboratory maintained several lines of inbreds for genetic research.
- These inbreds showed reduced genetic diversity compared to wild populations.
- Scientists studied the inbreds to understand hereditary traits.
- The breeding program produced inbreds with consistent characteristics.
- Researchers compared the health of inbreds versus crossbred animals.