Related Experiment Video
Updated: May 6, 2026

Induction and Evaluation of Inbreeding Crosses Using the Ant, Vollenhovia Emeryi
Published on: October 5, 2018
Inbreeding effects on palmar dermatoglyphic characters in three endogamous social groups of West Bengal, India
1Department of Human Ecology, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados, (Cinvestav) - IPN, Carretera Antigua a Progreso km 6, Apartado Postal 73, Cordemex 97310, Merida, Yucatan, Mexico.
Abstract:
The present study reports inbreeding effects on mean palmar dermatoglyphic characteristics: triradial count on palm, maximal atd angle, adt angle, td ridge count, ab ridge count, main line index (MLI) and ab ridge breadth. Samples were drawn from adult males belonging to three endogamous sections representing Hindu caste Telaga of Kharagpur (West Midnapore), Ansari Muslims of Nandigram (East Midnapore) and Sheik-Sunni Muslims of Braddhaman in West Bengal, India. Consistent trend of higher mean triradial number, adt angle, and lower mean td ridge count, ab ridge count, and ab ridge breadth was observed in inbred sections compared to their non-inbred relatives in three social groups.
Related Concept Videos
Pedigree Analysis
Pedigree Analysis
Incomplete Dominance
Genetics of Speciation
Frequency-dependent Selection
Behavioral Genetics and Its Designs
The primary methodologies used in behavior genetics include family studies, twin studies, and adoption studies, each providing unique...

