phenotype
noun
the observable constitution of an organism.
phenotypic
-
a word derived from
phenotype.
Example Sentences
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V2P is designed to overcome this limitation by using advanced machine learning to connect genetic variants with their expected phenotypic outcomes -- meaning the diseases or traits a mutation may produce.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 16, 2025
Finally, principal component analyses visualized how anglerfish occupied different regions of phenotypic space, shedding light on evolutionary trends in body, skull and jaw shapes.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 2, 2024
Instead, anglerfish achieved high levels of phenotypic disparity, greater than their benthic relatives in both shallow and deep waters.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 2, 2024
In many species, color variations are considered phenotypic or observable traits, stemming from factors including diverse diets or adaptations to different environments.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 11, 2024
Sufficient time probably has not elapsed to allow for formation of more distinctive phenotypic patterns.
From Speciation and Evolution of the Pygmy Mice, Genus Baiomys by Robert L. Packard
