artificial selection
(ar-ti-fi-cial-se-lec-tion)
6 syllables
Definition
noun. The intentional breeding of plants or animals to produce desired traits.
Example Sentence
Farmers have used artificial selection to cultivate crops with improved yields.
More Example Sentences
Through artificial selection, dog breeders have developed a wide variety of breeds with specific traits.
Synonyms
selective breeding; controlled breeding; human-directed evolution
Antonyms
natural selection; random breeding; wild evolution
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