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Question
A group of animals which are related by descent and share many similarities are referred to as ______.
Options
breed
race
variety
species
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Solution
A group of animals which are related by descent and share many similarities are referred to as breed.
Explanation:
A breed is a group of animals of the same species that are related by descent and share common physical and genetic characteristics. They have been developed through selective breeding to maintain desired traits such as milk yield, strength, or appearance.
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