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Name any two breeds of wild rock pigeon that have been developed through artificial selection.

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### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Understanding Artificial Selection**: - Artificial selection is a process where humans selectively breed plants or animals for specific traits. This involves identifying desirable traits and breeding individuals that exhibit these traits to produce offspring with similar characteristics. 2. **Identifying Desirable Traits**: - In the context of pigeons, desirable traits could include physical characteristics (like feather color or size), behavioral traits, or even traits related to health and disease resistance. ...
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