Results for “cross”

cross

To crossbreed; an organism produced by crossbreeding; a hybrid

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crossbreed

An organism with parents of two different breeds, races, varieties, or species; the process involved in producing such an organism.

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outcrossing

A cross between relatively unrelated individuals; the introduction of unrelated genetic material into a breeding line. Often used to raise or maintain genetic diversity.

outcross

The process of outcrossing or offspring resulting from it.

transverse

Crossing from side to side; located or lying across; orientated crosswise. Opposite of longitudinal.

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F1

Term used in the fields of genetics and selective breeding in reference to the first filial generation, i.e., hybrid offpsring, of a cross between two distinctly different parental lines. Often used in aquarium literature to refer to offspring of F0 parents whether of the same species or not.

F2

Offspring of the second filial generation, resulting from a cross between F1 individuals. Future such generations are termed F3, F4, etc..

hybrid

Organism resulting from a natural or artificial cross between genetically-unlike individuals.

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hybridisation

The process of crossing different species or populations of organisms in order to produce hybrids.

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truncate

Having a blunt, square, or even end; ending abruptly as if cut off across the base or tip. Often used in reference to caudal fin shape.

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weir

Low dam constructed across a river to raise the water level, divert the water, or control its flow; series of traps or enclosures designed to catch fishes.

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