The process where humans and animals mutually adapt to living together, with both species changing over time through this shared relationship.
From co- (mutual, together) + domestication (from Latin domesticus, of the home). A recent term combining the prefix with domestication to describe bidirectional change.
Dogs didn't just become domesticated—they codomesticated with humans, meaning humans changed genetically too (we developed lactose tolerance and starch digestion), making it a true partnership.
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