phenotype.
The appearance of an organism based on a multifactorial combination of genetic traits and environmental factors, especially used in pedigrees.
Meaning & usage
The appearance of an organism based on a multifactorial combination of genetic traits and environmental factors, especially used in pedigrees.
Any observable characteristic of an organism, such as its morphological, developmental, biochemical or physiological properties, or its behavior.
Where this word comes from
From pheno- + -type, from Ancient Greek φαίνω (phaínō, “to shine, to show, to appear”) + τύπος (túpos, “mark, type”).
To evaluate or classify based on phenotype.
Where this word comes from
From pheno- + -type, from Ancient Greek φαίνω (phaínō, “to shine, to show, to appear”) + τύπος (túpos, “mark, type”).
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