intergeneric
adjective [ before noun ] biology specialized (also inter-generic) uk/ˌɪn.tə.dʒəˈner.ɪk/ us/ˌɪn.t̬ɚ.dʒəˈner.ɪk/
(动植物)属间的
involving more than one genus (= a group of plants or animals that are all related to each other)
The leyland cyprus is an inter-generic hybrid.
an intergeneric comparison of seed size 种子大小的属间比较
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- An intergeneric orchid hybrid is placed in a wall opening in the garden room.
- The intergeneric cross of the Asian catfish and the African catfish produced viable hybrids.
- In some intergeneric crosses, fertilization apparently occurs but the hybrid embryos are aborted.