Definition

This term describes an organism that has multiple sets of chromosomes, which come from different species.

Example

The allopolyploid plant exhibited traits from both parent species.

Conversation

Did you hear about that new plant species they discovered?

Yeah, I read that it's an allopolyploid variety.

That's so interesting! I wonder how they identified it as allopolyploid.

I think they checked its chromosome structure to see where it came from.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A type of organism that has more than two sets of chromosomes, which come from different species.

Example

The allopolyploid plant exhibited traits from both parent species, making it unique in its characteristics.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of an allopolyploid plant?

Yeah, I think it's when a plant has multiple sets of chromosomes from different species, right?

Exactly! It's fascinating how they can develop new traits that way.

Root Explanation

Allopolyploid is formed from "allo-" (meaning other) and "polyploid" (from Greek "polus" meaning many and "ploid" from "ploides" meaning form or type). The term describes an organism that has multiple sets of chromosomes derived from different species, hence the combination of 'other' and 'many forms.'

Memory Tip

Think of 'other' ('allo-') types of 'many forms' ('polyploid') to remember that an allopolyploid is an organism with multiple chromosome sets from different species.

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