What does interspecific mean?
Interspecific means Occurring among members of different species; interspecies..
Interspecific
/ˌɪntəspəˈsɪfɪk/ · adjective
Meaning
Occurring among members of different species; interspecies..
Definitions by Sense
- Occurring among members of different species; interspecies.
- (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.
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What is a synonym for interspecific?
Common synonyms include interspecies.
What is the opposite of interspecific?
Possible antonyms include intraspecific, intraspecies.
How do you use interspecific in a sentence?
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.
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