Interbreeding: meaning, definitions and examples
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interbreeding
[ ˌɪntərˈbriːdɪŋ ]
animal breeding
The act of mating or breeding between individuals that are closely related genetically.
Synonyms
breeding, crossbreeding, mating
Examples of usage
- Interbreeding between different species can lead to hybrid offspring.
- Inbreeding and interbreeding can result in genetic disorders in animals.
genetics
The mixing of genetic material from individuals of the same species but different populations.
Synonyms
gene flow, genetic exchange
Examples of usage
- Interbreeding among populations can increase genetic diversity within a species.
- The lack of interbreeding can lead to genetic isolation and speciation.
Translations
Translations of the word "interbreeding" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cruzamento
- hibridização
- intercruzamento
🇮🇳 अंतरप्रजनन
🇩🇪 Kreuzung
🇮🇩 persilangan
🇺🇦 схрещування
🇵🇱 krzyżowanie
🇯🇵 交配
🇫🇷 croisement
🇪🇸 cruce
🇹🇷 melezleme
🇰🇷 교배
🇸🇦 تزاوج
🇨🇿 křížení
🇸🇰 kríženie
🇨🇳 杂交
🇸🇮 križanje
🇮🇸 blöndun
🇰🇿 гибридтеу
🇬🇪 ჯვარედინი გამრავლება
🇦🇿 hibridləşmə
🇲🇽 cruce
Word origin
The term 'interbreeding' originated in the early 19th century to describe the process of breeding or mating between individuals of the same or different species. It is commonly used in the fields of genetics, biology, and animal breeding to refer to the exchange of genetic material between populations or closely related individuals.
See also: bred, breed, breeder, breeding, crossbreed, crossbreeding, interbreed.