noun
- random mating within a breeding population
Usage: biology; genetics
Examples
- The population exhibited panmixia, with no preference for specific mates.
- Panmixia ensures genetic diversity within the species.
- The study assumed panmixia when calculating allele frequencies.
- Barriers to panmixia can lead to population subdivision.
- Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium requires panmixia among other conditions.
- Geographic isolation disrupted panmixia in the bird population.