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Intercross  n.  The process or result of cross fertilization between different kinds of animals, or different varieties of plants. "We have reason to believe that occasional intercrosses take place with all animals and plants."






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"Intercross" Quotes from Famous Books



... important phase of reversion to type (and which is practically, if not altogether ignored by Mr. Darwin), is the instinctive inclination which induces individuals of the same species by preference to intercross with those possessing the qualities which they themselves want, so as to preserve the purity or equilibrium of the breed...It is trite to a proverb, that tall men marry little women...a man of genius marries a fool...and we are told ...
— The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin, Volume II • Francis Darwin



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