Dogs vs Cats: The Diversity Paradox

Опубликовано 18 февраля 2021, 16:15

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Different dogs look incredibly different - but that doesn't mean they are necessarily more diverse.

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To learn more about this topic, start your googling with these keywords:
phenotypic diversity - the range of different observable traits in a certain organism - for example, size, color, strength, and friendliness.
genetic diversity - the variation in the genetic information within and among individuals of a population or species
artificial selection (or selective breeding) - a process used by humans to develop new organisms with desirable characteristics

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