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A single feature or characteristic of an organism such as hair color or size
Trait
Scientists have gathered evidence that support the theory that birds evolved from prehistoric ____.
reptiles
All domesticated rabbit breeds were developed from the European wild ___.
rabbit
T / F : Dogs are the most diverse single species on the planet
True
The albino strains have been widely used for medical research
mice
The process that takes place over a period of many generations of species
domestication
Civilization that depicted dogs in paintings as shepherds, guardians, and hunters
Greek
Give an example of a domesticated animal becoming wild
Mustang or Pigeon
What are the 3 groups of cat breeds
long-haired, short-haired, and semi-long-haired
Another name for companion animal
PET
The process that young animals become accustomed to the presence, proximity, and behavior of their own species or to humans
socialization
It is believed that the domesticated cat of today originated from what wild cat?
African wild cat
Give an example of a wild animal becoming domesticated
wolf or pariah dog
Domesticated by the Incas, this rodent almost became extinct because of the enormous desire for their soft pelt.
Chinchilla
Often causing household damage, this rodent was domesticated due to its remarkable intelligence.
rat
Semi-feral dogs that live near towns and survived by scavenging on garbage, slowly becoming accustomed to human interaction
Pariah Dog
This species of rodent has about 100 different varieties and was first bred in captivity by Japanese scientists
Gerbil
What reasons were birds domesticated?
Food, Fur and special events
This rodent was originally domesticated in South America and bred for meat production.
Guinea pig
What purposes were dogs bred based on?
Climate, environment, and man's preference
Second theory of dog domestication involving the capture and raising of wild dogs
wolf
Canary, cockatiel, parrots are used for decoration and ___.
Music
If the number of pet owners increase, what also increases
Pet supply industry
What gives proof that birds evolved from prehistoric reptiles?
scales on feet, egg-laying, feathers, & similar skeleton anatomy
In Egypt, dogs were used in ____
war