Interspecific
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɪntəspəˈsɪfɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Interspecific is an adjective meaning Occurring among members of different species; interspecies.
Meaning
Occurring among members of different species; interspecies.
More Meanings
- (biology) Existing or occurring between different species.
Example Sentences
Interspecific crossing in the wild appears to be limited as well, at least partly due to geographic isolation. However, I. wallerana and I. usambarensis are known to have naturally hybridized in the wild (Grey-Wilson, 1980a; Grey-Wilson, 1980b). With the wonderful horticulture discovery of the New Guinea group of impatiens in the early 1970's, there was significant interest in attempting controlled interspecific pollinations.
Synonyms for interspecific
Depending on context, synonyms include interspecies.
Antonyms for interspecific
Common opposites include intraspecific, intraspecies.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include interspecies, species, intraspecific, interspecial, transspecies, intergeneric.
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