Domestication
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Domestication (from Latin ') is the process whereby a population of animals or plants is changed at the genetic level through a process of selection, in order to accentuate traits that benefit humans. It differs from taming in that a change in the phenotypical expression and genotype of the animal occurs, whereas taming is simply the process by which animals become accustomed to human presence. In the Convention on Biological Diversity, a domesticated species is defined as a "species in which the evolutionary process has been influenced by humans to meet their needs." Therefore, a defining characteristic of domestication is artificial selection by humans. Humans have brought these populations under their control and care for a wide range of reasons: to produce food or valuable commodities (such as wool, cotton, or silk), for help with various types of work (such as transportation, protection, and warfare), scientific research, or simply to enjoy as companions or ornaments.
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- Related: Animal husbandry, Anthrozoology, Columbian Exchange, Domestication of the horse, Domesticated silver fox, Experimental evolution, Genetic erosion, Genetic pollution, Genetic engineering, Genomics of domestication, History of plant breeding, Horticulture, Lion taming, Marker assisted selection, Selective breeding, Self-domestication, Domestication theory
| Discussion of animal domestication Discussion of animal domestication www.uh.edu/engines/epi1499.htm - Web |
| News story News story www.aaas.org/news/releases/2004/0408cats.shtml - Web |
| Belyaev experiment Belyaev experiment www.devbio.com/article.php?ch=23&id=223 - Web |
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| Use of Domestic Animals in Zoo Education Use of Domestic Animals in Zoo Education www.csun.edu/~vcpsy00h/domestic.htm - Web |
| The Initial Domestication of Cucurbita pepo in the... The Initial Domestication of Cucurbita pepo in the Americas 10,000 Years Ago www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/abstract/276/5314/932 - Web |
| Cattle domestication diagram Cattle domestication diagram www.geochembio.com/biology/organisms/cattle/ - Web |
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| Why don't we ride zebras? Why don't we ride zebras? www.lifeonterra.com/episode.php?id=191l - Web |
