Sentences with phrase «on observable traits»

For centuries, researchers classified species mostly based on observable traits.

Not exact matches

Examples of such areas include understanding relationships between intended genetic changes and an organism's observable traits, the unintended effects of genetic changes on target and non-target organisms, predicting and monitoring ecosystem responses, and quantifying the economic and social costs and benefits of biotechnologies.

Germonpré's 2009 assessment of the Goyet canid was largely based on the measurement of observable physical traits, such as the comparatively wide skull and snout, more doglike than wolfish.

We believe that removing labels and focusing on the personality and other observable traits of a dog is much more transparent and helpful to adopters.