phenotypic observation
[/fɛnətɪpɪk əbˈzɜrvəʃən/]
nounpl: phenotypic observations
observação fenotípica
1. The direct visual or measurable examination and recording of observable physical characteristics or traits of an organism, regardless of genetic makeup
The researcher conducted phenotypic observations to identify variations in flower color among the plant population.
O pesquisador conduziu observações fenotípicas para identificar variações na cor das flores entre a população de plantas.
2. In biology and genetics, the systematic documentation of externally visible traits or biochemical properties expressed by an organism
Phenotypic observations revealed that the mice exhibited different behavioral patterns despite having identical genotypes.
As observações fenotípicas revelaram que os camundongos exibiam padrões comportamentais diferentes apesar de terem genótipos idênticos.
3. The process of studying and recording observable characteristics used in phenotyping studies
Through careful phenotypic observation, scientists can correlate environmental factors with trait expression.
Através de observação fenotípica cuidadosa, os cientistas podem correlacionar fatores ambientais com a expressão de características.
This is a specialized scientific and academic term used primarily in biology, genetics, and agricultural research communities in both Brazil and the USA. It is fundamental in evolutionary biology and plant/animal breeding programs. In Brazilian academic institutions, the term is standardized and follows international scientific nomenclature.
Related Idioms & Phrases
what you see is what you get (in reference to observable traits)
judge by appearances (phenotypic traits)
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