1. capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring
Usage: biology; genetics

Examples

• The two closely related species are interfertile and can produce viable hybrids.
• Scientists discovered that these plant varieties are interfertile despite their different appearances.
• The interfertile populations can exchange genes through crossbreeding.
• Researchers studied interfertile groups to understand evolutionary relationships.
• These interfertile subspecies maintain genetic diversity through natural hybridization.
• The laboratory confirmed that the strains are interfertile under controlled conditions.