A vector that can replicate in the cells of more than one organism (e.g. in E.coil and in yeast).
is a plasmid constructed to have origins for replication for two hosts (for example, E. coli and S. cerevisiae) so that it can be used to carry a foreign sequence in either prokaryotes or eukaryotes.
A vector (for example, a plasmid) constructed in such a way that it can replicate in at least two different host species, allowing a DNA segment to be tested or manipulated in several cellular settings.