Asked by Ahmed Hauter on May 05, 2024

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By 9,000 years ago, the size and shape of the bones of domestic sheep had become distinguishable from those of wild sheep.​

Domestic Sheep

A domesticated mammal typically bred for its wool, meat, and milk, descending from the wild mouflon of Central Asia.

Wild Sheep

Wild sheep are species of ungulates belonging to the genus Ovis in the family Bovidae, native to rugged mountainous regions, and are ancestors to domestic sheep.

  • Comprehend the procedure and effects of animal domestication.
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Kristi CrockerMay 10, 2024
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True
Explanation :
This is true according to archaeological evidence and studies of sheep bones. Over thousands of years of domestication, the selective breeding for certain traits has led to changes in the size and morphology of sheep bones compared to their wild ancestors.