How Do You Spell ARTIFICIAL SELECTION?

Pronunciation: [ˌɑːtɪfˈɪʃə͡l sɪlˈɛkʃən] (IPA)

Artificial selection refers to the process of breeding plants or animals to create desirable traits. The spelling of the word is composed of three syllables: "ar-ti-fi-cial se-lec-tion". In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /ɑːˈtɪfɪʃəl sɪˈlɛkʃən/. The first syllable "ar" is pronounced as /ɑː/ and the second syllable "ti" is pronounced as /tɪ/. The stress is on the third syllable "cial" which is pronounced as /ʃəl/. The last two syllables "lec" and "tion" are pronounced as /lɛkʃən/.

ARTIFICIAL SELECTION Meaning and Definition

1. Artificial selection, also known as selective breeding or human-directed evolution, refers to the process of intentionally manipulating the breeding of plants or animals by humans with the goal of producing desired traits in subsequent generations. This method involves selecting individuals with specific characteristics, such as physical appearance, behavior, or productivity, and selectively breeding them to produce offspring with those desired traits.

   This process has been practiced by humans for thousands of years and is often used in agriculture and animal husbandry to enhance desirable qualities and eliminate undesired ones. By controlling the breeding patterns, artificial selection allows breeders to shape the genetic makeup of populations over time.

   Artificial selection is driven by human preferences and objectives, in contrast to natural selection, where traits are naturally favored by the environment. This human intervention in the breeding process aims to enhance beneficial features like increased yield, improved disease resistance, or aesthetic appeal. It can be used to produce plants with better-tasting fruits, animals with higher milk production, or dogs with specific coat colors or temperaments that humans find appealing.

   Throughout history, artificial selection has been instrumental in the development of modern agriculture, livestock breeding, and even the domestication of various species. The careful selection and breeding of plants or animals have led to significant advancements and improvements in various industries, contributing to food security, economic development, and human well-being.

2. Interference by man with natural s., whereby a variety of animal (horse, dog, chicken, pigeon, etc.) is produced having special characteristics making for beauty, utility, or bizarrerie.

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Etymology of ARTIFICIAL SELECTION

The word "artificial selection" originates from the combination of two terms: "artificial" and "selection".

1) "Artificial" is derived from the Latin word "artificialis", which means "made by human skill" or "artful". It stems from the Latin word "ars" meaning "art" or "skill". In the context of artificial selection, it refers to the intentional intervention or influence of humans in the breeding of plants or animals.

2) "Selection" comes from the Latin word "selectus", which means "chosen" or "picked out". It stems from the verb "selegere", meaning "to choose". In the context of artificial selection, it refers to the deliberate choosing or favoring of certain traits or characteristics in organisms during the breeding process.

Plural form of ARTIFICIAL SELECTION is ARTIFICIAL SELECTIONS