Domesticated species

Definition(s)

Species in which the evolutionary process has been influenced by humans to meet their needs. (Source: IPBES, Assessment report on the sustainable use of wild species, 2021)

Hierarchy

Broader: Species
Related concepts from Law and Environment Ontology:
Livestock farming

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