Journal of Fish Biology · 1979 · 50 citations · 6 references
Breeding BehaviorFull Sib MatingsFertilityFitnessGeneticsReproductive BiologyReproduction ResponseZebra DaniosConservation GeneticsMolecular EcologyBreedingPublic HealthReproductive SuccessGenetic VariationPopulation GeneticsBiologyEvolutionary BiologyHamilton BuchananCoefficient 0.125MedicineAnimal BreedingMendelian Inheritance
Inbreeding depression was observed in Half and Full sib matings (Inbreeding Coefficient 0.125 and 0.25) of Zebra Danios ( Brachydanio rerio ). Inbreeding at these levels reduced fertility, survival to 30 days, and length at 30 days. There was an increase in the incidence of crippled fry. No effect of inbreeding on either number of eggs per spawn or hatchability were found.
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