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crossbreed
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crossbreed
the offspring produced by such a breeding

crossbreed [′krȯs‚brēd]
(biology)
To propagate new individuals by breeding two distinctive varieties of a species. Also known as outbreed.


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What are the ramifications for wildlife of cross breeding species and creating animals such as tie "zone" (horse and zebra mix) and the "beefalo" (cow and buffalo)?
There is constant development of cross breeding and hybrids coming out, so the chili is constantly evolving into even a hotter species.
Floribundas are the result of cross breeding between hybrid tea and polyantha roses.
 
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