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The Variation of Animals and Plants Under Domestication, Volume II continues Charles Darwin's comprehensive examination of the effects of domestication on the variation and evolution of both animals and plants. This second volume builds upon the concepts established in Volume I, offering more detailed analyses and expanding on the themes of selection, heredity, and the complexities of variation within domesticated species.In this volume, Darwin delves deeper into specific case studies of domesticated animals, including cattle, sheep, dogs, and poultry. He discusses the various breeds within these species, highlighting the significant differences that have arisen through selective breeding practices. For instance, he analyzes the diversity found in domesticated sheep and the ways in which breeders have shaped their physical characteristics and wool production.