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continuous variation


A gradation of small differences in a particular trait, such as height, within a population; occurs in traits that are controlled by a number of genes.
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continuous variation


Simple Mendelian characters, like blood groups or the mimetic variation of Papilio, often have discrete variation: but many of the characters of species, like beak size in Darwin's finches, vary [..]
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continuous variation


Variation measured on a continuum rather than in discrete units or categories (eg height in human beings).
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