Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Interbreeding refers to when members of the same species mate and produce offspring.
Related terms
Hybridization: The process by which two different species breed with each other to create hybrid offspring.
Gene Flow/Migration: The transfer of genetic variation from one population to another. If individuals migrate between populations, they can introduce new genetic material.
Selective Breeding/Artificial Selection: A process used by humans to develop new organisms with desirable characteristics.