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Understanding Lineage and Fixation

Jun 27, 2026 · AMA Admin

Why AMA talks about “lineage” and “fixation” so often — and what they mean for a strain.

Medaka are incredibly diverse, and not all strains are stable. Fixation refers to how reliably a strain passes on its traits. Without it, a “strain” can disappear in just a few generations. Lineage connects us to a strain's origins and the work of its creator (作出者). Understanding both is the foundation of responsible breeding and honest representation.