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breed
(English) 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. (See also: breeding, selection, taxonomy)
race
(French) 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. (See also: breeding, selection, taxonomy)
linhagem
(Portuguese) Grupo de seres vivos relacionados por descendências por terem os mesmos ancestrais. (See also: breeding, selection, taxonomy)

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