Polyphenism
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title:
Polyphenism
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A polyphenic trait is a trait for which multiple, discrete phenotypes can arise from a single genotype as a result of differing environmental conditions. It is therefore a special case of phenotypic plasticity. There are several types of polyphenism in animals, from having sex determined by the environment to the castes of honey bees and other social insects. Some polyphenisms are seasonal, as in some butterflies which have different patterns during the year, and some Arctic animals like the sno
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description:
Type of polymorphism where different forms of an animal arise from a single genotype
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyphenism
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2022-07-08T10:22:28Z
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