intergeneric
/ˌɪntərdʒəˈnɛrɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or occurring between different genera (groups of closely related species) in biology.
- Scientists studied intergeneric relationships to understand how species evolved.
- The intergeneric graft between a tomato and a potato plant produced a hybrid called a 'pomato'.
- An intergeneric hybrid can occur when two plants from different genera are crossbred.
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