Interbreed
Pronunciation: /ˈˌɪntɝˈbɹid/
Interbreed (verb)
- To mate and produce offspring between two groups of animals or plants that are related but not the same.
- For two populations to exchange genes through mating, leading to shared traits over generations.
Examples
- Two species can interbreed in the same habitat.
- Farmers interbreed different lines to improve traits.