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interbreeding

/ˌɪntərˈbriːdɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does interbreeding mean?

noun

The act of breeding between different species or varieties, especially to produce hybrid offspring. The practice of mating individuals from different populations or species to produce offspring with desirable traits.

Example

"The conservationists were concerned about the effects of interbreeding between the two species of wolves."

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