Domesticated
Domesticated
Domesticated (/dəˈmɛstɪˌkeɪtɪd/), from the Latin domesticus meaning 'belonging to the house', refers to the process by which a population of animals or plants is changed at the genetic level through a process of selection, to live in close association with human beings as a pet or a crop and behave in a manner that is advantageous to humans.
Etymology
The term domesticated is derived from the Latin domus which means home or household. The suffix -ate is added to denote the action of making or causing, and -ed is used to indicate the past participle. Thus, domesticated literally means 'made for the home'.
Related Terms
- Domestication: The process by which animals or plants are adapted to human use through selective breeding.
- Tame: An individual animal that is friendly towards humans and comfortable in their presence, often as a result of domestication.
- Cultivation: The process of growing plants in a controlled environment, often for human use.
- Selective Breeding: The process by which certain traits are intentionally encouraged in breeding, often used in domestication.
- Feral: A domesticated species that has returned to living in the wild.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Domesticated
- Wikipedia's article - Domesticated
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