noun
- the breeding between individuals of different varieties, breeds, or closely related species
Usage: biology; genetics
Examples
- Interbreeding between wolves and dogs can produce fertile offspring.
- The interbreeding of different cattle breeds improved milk production.
- Scientists study interbreeding patterns in wild bird populations.
- Interbreeding between subspecies can lead to genetic diversity.
- The zoo’s breeding program prevents interbreeding between endangered species.
- Interbreeding has been used to develop new crop varieties.