domestication syndrome

noun

Definitions

  1. The presence of certain phenotypic traits that are common to domesticated animals

    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.

  2. The presence of certain phenotypic traits that are common to domesticated plants

    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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