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phenotype

The observable physical and biochemical traits of an organism, such as its behaviour, external morphology, colour pattern, phenology, etc. Influenced by both genetic and environmental factors.

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Related terms

allopatric speciation
Speciation event driven by some form of physical separation, e.g., the formation of new mountain ranges, followed by development of new genotypes and/or phenotypes.
breeding line
A group of identical, pure-breeding diploid or polyploid organisms, distinguished from others of the same species by a unique phenotype and genotype. Important in production of line breeding ornamental fish strains.
ecophenotype
A phenotype resulting from environmental or ecological conditions rather than genetic inheritance.
morphology
Branch of biology concerned with the form and structure of organisms; the form and structure of an organism.
phenology
Study of periodic events in the life cycle of organisms and their relationship with seasonal and interannual climatic changes, e.g., migration.
phenotypic plasticity
Ability of an organism to change its phenotype in response to environmental change.
trait
Genetically determined characteristic or condition; distinguishing feature.

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