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English breed A group of animals or plants related by descent from common ancestors and visibly similar in most characteristics. Taxonomically, a species can have numerous breeds. breeding
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English race A geographical group of populations or a population differing from others. Formerly used as a synonym of subspecies. Now used to refer to units below the subspecies level which are not given taxonomic names. An infrasubspecific category which has no status under the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature.
French race Un groupe des animaux ou des plantes lié par origine d'ancêtres communs et visiblement semblable dans la plupart des caractéristiques. Taxonomiquement, un espèces peuvent avoir des espèces nombreuses. élevage
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Spanish raza Grupo de animales o de plantas relacionados por descender de un ancestro común y visiblemente similares en la mayor parte de sus características. Taxonomicamente, una especie puede tener numerosas razas. cría; cultivo
Portuguese linhagem Grupo de seres vivos relacionados por descendências por terem os mesmos ancestrais. reprodução intraespecífica
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