observable traits
[/əbˈzɜːrvəbəl treɪts/]
noun phrase
características observáveis
1. Physical or behavioral characteristics of an organism that can be directly perceived or measured through observation
Eye color and height are observable traits in humans.
A cor dos olhos e a altura são características observáveis em humanos.
2. In genetics, phenotypic features that result from the interaction of genes and environment
The observable traits of the plant depend on both its genetic makeup and growing conditions.
As características observáveis da planta dependem tanto de sua composição genética quanto das condições de crescimento.
3. Distinguishing features or qualities that can be visually or physically detected
Scientists documented the observable traits of the new species.
Os cientistas documentaram as características observáveis da nova espécie.
The term 'observable traits' is primarily used in scientific, educational, and genetic contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil, it's commonly encountered in biology classes and genetics research. The concept is fundamental to understanding evolution, heredity, and phenotypic expression in modern biology curricula.
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