Define the term: Breed.

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(N/A) breed is defined as a group of animals related by descent and similar in most characters,such as general appearance,features,size,and configuration. These animals share a common ancestry and possess uniform traits that distinguish them from other groups within the same species.

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$III$. Breeding of fowls for human use.
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