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Domestication

Definition

(formal) The process of training or breeding animals or plants to live with humans and be useful to them, often resulting in changes to their behavior, physiology, or anatomy over time.

Example Sentences

1The domestication of dogs is believed to have begun around 15,000 years ago, when humans first took in gray wolves as companions.
2What are the key factors that influence the success of domestication in different species?
3The domestication of crops such as wheat, maize, and rice has had a profound impact on human history and the development of civilizations.
4Researchers are studying the genetic changes that occur during domestication to better understand the evolution of animal behavior.
5The domestication of animals has also led to the emergence of zoonotic diseases, which can be transmitted from animals to humans.

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