Crossing and Interbreeding

Crossing

Crossing noun - (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids.
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Synonyms for Crossing

Interbreeding is a synonym for crossing. In some cases you can use "Interbreeding" instead a noun "Crossing".

Nearby Words: cross, crossed, crossbar, crossover

Interbreeding

Interbreeding noun - (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids.

Crossing is a synonym for interbreeding. You can use "Crossing" instead a noun "Interbreeding".

Nearby Word: interbreed
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