ichthyologist: Butterfly fish hybrid (C. meyeri x Chaetodon ornatissimus) Interspecific hybrids are bred by mating two species, normally from within the same genus. The offspring display traits and characteristics of both parents. The offspring of an interspecific cross are very often sterile; thus, hybrid sterility prevents the movement of genes from one species to the other, keeping both species distinct.  Image source One of my very favourite hybrids!

ichthyologist:

Butterfly fish hybrid (C. meyeri x Chaetodon ornatissimus)

Interspecific hybrids are bred by mating two species, normally from within the same genus. The offspring display traits and characteristics of both parents. The offspring of an interspecific cross are very often sterile; thus, hybrid sterility prevents the movement of genes from one species to the other, keeping both species distinct. 

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One of my very favourite hybrids!

3 months ago  Notes (2)
  1. kantyan reblogged this from ichthyologist and added:
    オウギチョウチョウウオ×ハナグロチョウチョウウオ
  2. eduardo- reblogged this from ichthyologist and added:
    favourite hybrids!
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