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I thought the classic example of paedomorphism was domesticated dogs. Research has shown that if you take wild foxes and select for non-aggression towards human
by jinushaun 14y ago
I thought the classic example of paedomorphism was domesticated dogs. Research has shown that if you take wild foxes and select for non-aggression towards humans, after several generations, you end up with essentially foxes that retain their juvenile features and bear a strong resemblance to domesticated dogs. (Floppy ears, shorter snout, spotted fur, earlier sexual maturity, etc) You get all these physical features by simply selecting for tameness.