....breeding domesticated foxes for silver coats also selects for suppressed adrenaline and leads to a more docile, easily-handled animal?
What term refers to that genetic linkage between two traits that otherwise would be thought separate?
(I'm especially interested in researching how this "transmitted together" aspect of natural selection impacts evolution.)
What term refers to that genetic linkage between two traits that otherwise would be thought separate?
(I'm especially interested in researching how this "transmitted together" aspect of natural selection impacts evolution.)
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"Genetic linkage" is the term that refers to genetic linkage. It is measured in centimorgans. Essentially, two traits are more likely to be inherited together the closer they are on the same chromosome. Mendel studied traits on different chromosomes, which led to his mostly correct independent assortment.