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cross-fertilization, 1 the union of gametes from different species or varieties to form hybrids. 2 the fertilization of the flower of one plant by the pollen of a different plant. Also called allogamy. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In disciplines like philosophy, which ideally might create connections where specialties can cross-fertilize, experts often talk only to fellow experts about trivial points of analysis that remind one of nothing so much as medieval Scholasticism's reduction to questions like, how many angels can dance on the head of a pin? com is a place where knowledgeable people in the information industry can meet and cross-fertilize ideas, products, contacts, capital, alliances and partnerships. They cannot, of course, be clearly separated; imagery and materials inevitably cross-fertilize. |
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