What term describes the zonkey resulting from two different species in the same genus?
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Interspecific hybrid
The zonkey is scientifically categorized as an *interspecific hybrid*. This designation is used because the hybrid arises from breeding two different species—the zebra species (e.g., *Equus zebra*) and the donkey species (*Equus asinus*)—that nonetheless share the same biological genus, *Equus*. The term emphasizes that the genetic combination crosses species boundaries while remaining within the boundaries of a single genus. This classification contrasts with intraspecific hybridization, which involves crossing different varieties or subspecies within the *same* species.
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