| combinations | List of triads to be ranked for parentage assignment. |
| genotypes | Genotypes of individuals scored at different loci |
| hothiphop | A function that calculates the genetic mismatches according to the hiphop and hot test |
| individuals | List of individuals to be compared for parentage assignment. |
| inspect | A function that inspects the genotypes of individuals |
| topmatch | A function selecting the dams and sires with the fewest genetic mismatches to an offspring |