diallela

/daɪˈæliːlə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of allopolyploid that is formed by the hybridization of two different species.

“The botanist studied the diallela of the two plant species to understand their genetic interactions.”

Synonyms

  • allopolyploid
  • hybrid

Antonyms

  • homozygote
  • purebreed