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A trait or somatic modification that originates during the life of an organism as the result of an environmental or functional cause.
Online Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology. A.R. Maggenti and S.L. Gardne. 2005.
acquired character
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acquired character — n. Biol. a modification of structure or function caused by environmental factors: now generally regarded as not inheritable: also acquired characteristic … English World dictionary
acquired character — Genetics. a noninheritable character that results from certain environmental influences. [1875 80] * * * acquired behaviour or acquired character noun Behaviour or character originating in the adaptation of an organism to its environment, not… … Useful english dictionary
acquired character — įgytasis požymis statusas T sritis augalininkystė apibrėžtis Nepaveldimas požymis, įgytas ontogenezės metu. atitikmenys: angl. acquired character rus. приобретённый признак … Žemės ūkio augalų selekcijos ir sėklininkystės terminų žodynas
acquired character — acquired′ char′acter n. gen a noninheritable trait that results from certain environmental influences • Etymology: 1875–80 … From formal English to slang
acquired character — Genetics. a noninheritable character that results from certain environmental influences. [1875 80] * * * ▪ biology in biology, modification in structure or function acquired by an organism during its life, caused by environmental factors.… … Universalium
acquired character — (also acquired characteristic) noun Biology a change in an organ or tissue due to use, disuse, or environmental effects, and not inherited … English new terms dictionary
acquired character — a noninheritable modification produced in an animal as a result of its own activities or of environmental influences … Medical dictionary
acquired behaviour — or acquired character noun Behaviour or character originating in the adaptation of an organism to its environment, not inherited • • • Main Entry: ↑acquire … Useful english dictionary
character — characterless, adj. /kar ik teuhr/, n. 1. the aggregate of features and traits that form the individual nature of some person or thing. 2. one such feature or trait; characteristic. 3. moral or ethical quality: a man of fine, honorable character … Universalium
Character — • A consideration of the term as it is used in psychology and ethics Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Character Character † … Catholic encyclopedia
