The possibility, whether the process of artificial selection for different breeds of dogss can result in the creation different species of dogs or not. Introduction: Artificial selection or selective breeding involves animal breeding and plant breeding by humans. Different species are mated artificially and then certain characteristics are chosen by humans, in order to develop a particular phenotypic trait. The two purebred animals from different species produce a crossbreed, which, in the case of plants, is called a hybrid.

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The dog breed West Highland Terrier is a product of artificial selection. Give a brief description of the breed and its desired traits. What wild ancestor did it come from? Was it produced with selective breeding or genetic engineering (i.e. genetically modified)? What are the benefits of artificial selection in this case? Are there potential negative consequences?

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The possibility, whether the process of artificial selection for different breeds of dogss can result in the creation different species of dogs or not.

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Artificial selection or selective breeding involves animal breeding and plant breeding by humans. Different species are mated artificially and then certain characteristics are chosen by humans, in order to develop a particular phenotypic trait. The two purebred animals from different species produce a crossbreed, which, in the case of plants, is called a hybrid.

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