Understand endogamy as a tradition, not just a preference, in certain cultures.

Cultural Practice

Recognize the social reasons behind endogamy, like keeping wealth within a community.

Social Motives

Endogamy often happens in geographically or socially isolated groups.

Endogamy increases the risk of genetic disorders in offspring due to less variability.

Endogamy can affect an entire population's genetic health over time.

In animal conservation, endogamy might be avoided to protect species' health.

In botany, endogamy often refers to plants reproducing without external pollination.

Be aware that endogamy in plants can lead to lower seed variation.

Endogamy in plants is an adaptation that ensures reproduction in isolated conditions.