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CSU BIOL 5515 Developmental Biology Chapter 19
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Biology
Undergraduate 4
04/18/2015

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Phenotypic plasticity
Definition
The ability of individuals to express different phenotypes under different environmental conditions.
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Reaction norm
Definition
The presence of a continuous range of phenotypes across a range of environmental conditions.
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Morphs (Ecomorphs)
Definition
Phenotypic variants that result from environmental differences.
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Polyphenism
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The presence of two or more distinctly different phenotypes elicited by the environment.
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Predator-induced defense
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Defensive phenotype induced in a prey by chemicals released from a predator.
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