assortative mating

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|psychology|genetics}} Between [[male]]s and [[female]]s of a [[species]], the [[mutual]] [[attraction]] or [[selection]], for [[reproductive]] purposes, of individuals with [[similar]] characteristics.

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