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multigraincracker

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1. To make a "pure race" required many generations

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Sat Oct 4, 2025, 10:58 AM

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Of inbreeding.
As the environment changes, a variety of genes are needed to adapt to those changes. We never know when or what changes will arise. The larger the gene pool, the better the chance of survival of a species.
That is why inbreeding dangerous.

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To make a "pure race" required many generations multigraincracker Saturday #1

Impt points esp a large gene pool to adapt to changes. Thanks for replying. appalachiablue Saturday #2