Here's a breakdown:

* Artificial: Means it's done by humans, not by natural processes like evolution.

* Selection: Means choosing which individuals to breed based on desired traits.

Examples of artificial selection:

* Dog breeding: Humans have selectively bred dogs for thousands of years to produce different breeds with specific physical characteristics, temperaments, and abilities.

* Agricultural crops: Farmers select for traits like yield, disease resistance, and nutritional content in crops.

* Livestock breeding: Farmers select livestock for traits like milk production, meat quality, and growth rate.

Let me know if you have any more questions!