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breed science definition

Verb
  1. To produce or reproduce by giving birth or hatching.
  2. To raise animals or plants, often to produce new or improved types.
Noun
A group of organisms having common ancestors and sharing certain traits that are not shared with other members of the same species. Breeds are usually produced by mating selected parents.

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