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definition of hybrid in biology in 1 sentence, 2 examples, and 1 sentence using it

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Definition (1 sentence): A hybrid in biology is an organism produced by crossing individuals from different species, subspecies, or genetically distinct populations, resulting in offspring with a mix of parental traits.

Two examples:
- Mule — the offspring of a male donkey (jack) and a female horse (mare), typically sterile.
- Triticale — a man-made hybrid grain produced by crossing wheat (Triticum) and rye (Secale) to combine yield and hardiness.

One sentence using the word:
- Farmers value triticale as a hybrid that combines wheat’s high yield with rye’s tolerance to poor soils.