Crossbreed
Crossbreed
Crossbreed (/ˈkrɒsbriːd/), also known as hybrid, is a term used in genetics and animal husbandry to refer to the offspring resulting from the mating or breeding of two different species or subspecies.
Etymology
The term "crossbreed" is derived from the English words "cross," which means to intersect or mix, and "breed," which refers to a specific group of domestic animals or plants having homogeneous appearance, homogeneous behavior, and/or other characteristics that distinguish it from other organisms of the same species.
Related Terms
- Hybrid (biology): In biology, a hybrid is the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds, varieties, species or genera through sexual reproduction.
- Genetics: The study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms.
- Animal husbandry: The management and care of farm animals by humans, in which genetic qualities and behavior, considered to be advantageous to humans, are further developed.
- Breeding: The deliberate mating of two animals in an attempt to produce offspring with desirable characteristics or for the purpose of creating new, hybrid varieties.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Crossbreed
- Wikipedia's article - Crossbreed
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