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domestication syndrome

Noun

Meaning

The presence of certain phenotypic traits that are common to domesticated animals: smaller size, lower aggression, variations in coat color, floppy ears, a shorter muzzle, an extended breeding cycle, etc.

The presence of certain phenotypic traits that are common to domesticated plants: lower height, larger grain or fruit size, easier threshing, synchronous flowering, increased yield, etc.

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