imbreed in a sentence
v. t.
Definition
Imbreed (verb): to breed or reproduce within a limited genetic pool, often leading to genetic health problems or reduced vitality.
Sample Sentences
- The isolation of the community led to a tendency to imbreed, resulting in genetic health issues.
- Farmers were warned against allowing their livestock to imbreed, as it could diminish their resilience.
- Over generations, the plants in that garden began to imbreed, losing their original diversity and vigor.
- Experts cautioned that imbreeding among the species would threaten their long-term survival.
- In an effort to preserve the breed's unique traits, the kennel club discouraged imbreeding practices.
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