Interbreeding is when animals or plants from the same species reproduce together, mixing their genetic material to create offspring. This process helps to pass on different traits and characteristics from parents to their young, which can lead to more variation within the species. This variation is important for the survival of the species, as it can help them adapt to changes in the environment. However, when interbreeding happens between closely related individuals, it can sometimes lead to problems because harmful genetic traits may become more common. Understanding interbreeding is important in studying how species evolve and change over time.
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