homoploid

Speech parts

1. homoploid - Noun

2. homoploid - Adjective

Meaning

homoploid (not comparable)

(genetics) Involving no change in number of chromosomes

homoploid (plural homoploids)

A hybrid formed with no change in chromosome number

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Polyploids also have more genetic diversity, which allows them to avoid inbreeding depression in small populations. citation Hybridization without change in chromosome number is called homoploid hybrid speciation. Source: Internet

For example, homoploid hybridization is hybridization where the offspring have the same ploidy level as the two parental species. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

homoplastomy homoplasty homoplasy homoploidal homoploidy homoploutia