Individuals in the
mollusk species Donax variabilis show diverse coloration and patterning in their phenotypes. The phenotype of an individual
organism is either its total physical appearance and constitution or a specific manifestation of a
trait, such as size, eye color, or
behavior that varies between individuals. Phenotype is determined to a large extent by
genotype and influenced by
environmental factors. Early
geneticists were able to trace inheritance patterns without any knowledge of
molecular biology.Photo credit:
Debivort
Individuals in the
mollusk species Donax variabilis show diverse coloration and patterning in their phenotypes. The phenotype of an individual
organism is either its total physical appearance and constitution or a specific manifestation of a
trait, such as size, eye color, or
behavior that varies between individuals. Phenotype is determined to a large extent by
genotype and influenced by
environmental factors. Early
geneticists were able to trace inheritance patterns without any knowledge of
molecular biology.Photo credit:
Debivort