allopolyploidy
|al-lo-po-ly-ploid-y|
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/ˌæloʊˈpɒlɪplɔɪdi/
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/ˌæləʊˈpɒlɪplɔɪdi/
hybrid chromosome sets
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allopolyploidy' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'allo-' meaning 'other' and 'polyploidy' meaning 'many sets of chromosomes'.
Historical Evolution
'allopolyploidy' was formed by combining 'allo-' with 'polyploidy' to describe organisms with chromosomes from different species.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having many sets of chromosomes from different species', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of polyploidy where the chromosomes originate from different species, resulting in a hybrid organism.
Allopolyploidy is common in plants, leading to new species.
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Last updated: 2025/06/29 00:51