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The outward manifestations (e.g., eye color, disease symptoms, etc.) that result from the genotype (the genetic material), sometimes in interaction with the biologic environment.
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Observable physical characteristics that result from both genetic and environmental influences. go to glossary index
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The physical appearance of an individual that is a result of that individual's genotype and the interaction of the genotype with the environment during development. Hence individuals with the same genotypes may have different phenotypes in different environments.
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A character or individual defined by its appearance and not by its genetic makeup
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