intercross

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In the case of methodical selection, a breeder selects for some definite object, and if the individuals be allowed freely to intercross, his work will completely fail.

From The Origin of Species by means of Natural Selection, 6th Edition by Darwin, Charles

Where the filaments intercross closely, are felted, and inclined to form a membrane, it is hymenoid mycelium.

From Student's Hand-book of Mushrooms of America, Edible and Poisonous by Taylor, Thomas

Mr. Walsh ranks the forms which it may be supposed would freely intercross, as varieties; and those which appear to have lost this power, as species.

From The Origin of Species by means of Natural Selection, 6th Edition by Darwin, Charles

Column 3: Plants from an intercross between the Plants of the Eighth Self-fertilised Generation.

From Effects of Cross and Self Fertilisation in the Vegetable Kingdom by Darwin, Charles

On the other hand, with dichogamous plants, early or late flowers on the same individual may intercross; and a cross of this kind does hardly any or no good.

From The Different Forms of Flowers on Plants of the Same Species by Darwin, Charles