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bigeneric

bigeneric

9.9
An animal or plant that comes from crossing species from two different groups of closely related species
  • adjective
  • /ˌbaɪdʒəˈnɛrɪk/
  • Specialized
: bigénérico
  • Bigeneric hybrids are rare in nature due to reproductive barriers between genera.

Examples

  • Scientists documented a unique bigeneric plant created through artificial pollination.

  • The orchid is a bigeneric hybrid produced by crossing two distinct genera.

  • The bigeneric plant exhibited traits from both parent species.

  • Is this hybrid bigeneric or just a simple cross?

  • The bigeneric hybrid produced by crossing two different genera showed unique characteristics.

  • Researchers developed a bigeneric plant by mating species from two distinct genera, resulting in vibrant flowers.

  • This bigeneric species thrives in various conditions, demonstrating the best traits of both parent plants.

Synonyms

intergeneric
vsbigeneric
  • Specialized
1 8.9

Happening between two different groups of related species in biology

refers specifically to hybrids produced by crossing species from different genera

Antonyms

monotypic
  • Specialized
1 9.9

Having only one species or kind in a group

Surface Forms

bigeneric positive

Morphology

bigeneric = generic (semi-transparent) = bi + generic

Formed by productive prefix 'bi-' + 'generic'; the composition is predictable, but the precise technical meaning ('involving two genera') is specialized and may not be obvious to all learners.

Etymology

Bigeneric starts with bi- meaning 'two' and the generic part means 'group' or 'kind', as in generic or genre. So a bigeneric hybrid is a cross between two different 'kinds', that is two genera or groups of species, which is why the word means a hybrid made from two genera.