phenotypic plasticity

noun

The ability of an organism with a given genotype to change its phenotype in response to changes in the environment, including changes that occur during the adult life of the organism.

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Meanings

nounphenotypic plasticity (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiologyThe ability of an organism with a given genotype to change its phenotype in response to changes in the environment, including changes that occur during the adult life of the organism.
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