domestication syndrome
domestication syndrome · domestication syndromes
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.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)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.
(countable, uncountable)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.
Forms
plural: domestication syndromes| Singular | domestication syndrome |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable