DISASSORTATIVE MATING
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Disassortative Mating.
Disassortative Mating - as a noun
Mating of individuals having traits more dissimilar than likely in random mating
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
assortative matingExample Sentences
"In a study on zebra finches, researchers found evidence of disassortative mating based on beak coloration."
"Male guppies often show a preference for females with different color patterns, leading to disassortative mating."
"The evolutionary consequences of disassortative mating are still being explored."
"In some species, disassortative mating is driven by the need to avoid inbreeding."
"Certain species of butterflies exhibit disassortative mating based on wing patterns."
