What is interbreeding b/w individuals of different species living in the same community called?

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   In the plant kingdom, it is not unusual for there to be natural hybridization between closely related species living in the same community -- such as two species of oak trees.  Therefore I would say that the correct answer is "natural hybridization", even though you did not list this as a potential answer.

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   There seems to be something wrong with the question. If I understand it correctly you are asking: "What is interbreeding between individuals of different species living in the same community called?"
   
   None of the answers are correct for this question. The last three are all barriers that prevent interbreeding so they cannot be the answer. Latent variation appears to be related to genetic variations between species that are not otherwise visible and therefore unrelated to the question.
   
   Sterility is normally the result of interbreeding between species, though not always. It is not a name for interbreeding.
   
   I would have to say that Sterility is the only answer that seems even close to correct.

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   Are you asking "the condition in which there are barriers to successful interbreeding btwn individuals of different species in the same community is referred to as..." the choice you gave below?

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