What does phenotypic mean?
Relating to the physical and behavioral characteristics of an organism that result from the interaction of its genetic makeup and the environment. This term is often used in biology and genetics to describe the observable traits of an organism.
Example
"The phenotypic differences between the two species were striking, with one having a longer beak and the other having a more robust body."
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