phenotypic correlation
[fə-ˈnō-ˌti-pik ˌkȯ-rə-ˈlā-shən]
nounfemininepl: phenotypic correlations / correlações fenotípicas
correlação fenotípica
1. The degree to which two observable traits or characteristics in an organism are related or vary together, measured at the phenotypic level without consideration of underlying genetic causes
The phenotypic correlation between plant height and leaf size was 0.85, indicating a strong positive relationship.
A correlação fenotípica entre a altura da planta e o tamanho da folha foi de 0,85, indicando uma relação positiva forte.
2. A statistical measure in quantitative genetics that describes the association between two observable characteristics within a population
Researchers calculated the phenotypic correlation to understand how body weight relates to muscle mass in cattle.
Os pesquisadores calcularam a correlação fenotípica para entender como o peso corporal se relaciona com a massa muscular em gado.
This is primarily a technical term used in scientific and academic contexts, particularly in genetics, plant breeding, animal husbandry, and evolutionary biology. It is not subject to regional variation or slang usage. The term is equally formal in both English-speaking countries and Portuguese-speaking regions, with identical technical meaning across all contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
positive phenotypic correlation
negative phenotypic correlation
phenotypic correlation coefficient
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