Breed

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Breed

Breed (/bri:d/) is a term often used in the field of genetics and biology, specifically in relation to the reproduction and heredity of certain species. The term originates from the Old English 'brēdan', meaning 'to produce offspring'.

A breed is a specific group of domestic animals or plants having homogeneous appearance, adaptations, and/or characteristics that distinguish it from other organisms of the same species. Breeds are formed through genetic isolation and either natural adaptation to the environment or selective breeding, or a combination of the two.

Related Terms

  • Selective breeding: The process by which humans breed animals and plants for particular genetic traits.
  • Purebred: An animal whose ancestry contains only individuals of the same breed.
  • Crossbreed: The result of breeding two different breeds together.
  • Hybrid (biology): The offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds, varieties, species or genera through sexual reproduction.
  • Genetic diversity: The total number of genetic characteristics in the genetic makeup of a species.
  • Inbreeding: The production of offspring from the mating or breeding of individuals or organisms that are closely related genetically.

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