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    Re: Technical "Morph" question

    Selective breeding does not occur in nature; it's only done by man. That is if you accept the given scientifc definition:

    "Dictionary » S » Selective breeding Selective breeding

    Definition
    noun
    The intentional breeding of organisms with desirable trait in an attempt to produce offspring with similar desirable characteristics or with improved traits.

    Supplement
    It involves breeding techniques such as inbreeding, linebreeding and outcrossing.



    Selective breeding - definition from Biology-Online.org


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    Re: Technical "Morph" question

    Quote Originally Posted by Garter_Gertie View Post
    Selective breeding does not occur in nature; it's only done by man.
    I do agree with you on this, selective breeding does not occur in nature (if mankind is excluded from the definition of nature). Unless you see it from the perspective that all we are doing, is making a mutualistic relationship possible. We're not the only species doing that.

    Quote Originally Posted by Garter_Gertie View Post
    I'm okay, now, Stefan. I've read and re-read and I'm still sticking with what I believe to be true.
    You may still however be believing in something that isn't true.

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