program) provides part of the underlying genetic base for a new distinct population.

Terminology

The terms for foundation ancestors differ by sex, most commonly "foundation sire" for the father and "foundation dam" for the mother. Depending upon the species in question, more specialized terms may be used, such as foundation mare for female horses, foundation queen for female cats, or foundation bitch for female dogs.

The offspring of genetically dissimilar

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