Mammoth Memory

Acquired characteristics – differences gained after birth

These are physical differences between individuals of the same species that are caused by environmental factors, and are not heritable.

Acquired characteristics are the characteristics caused by environmental factors and are not inherited

She acquired (bought) lots of cartoon characters after giving birth to decorate the baby’s room.

Examples

Acquired characteristics can include muscle gained from steroid use and exercise

Acquired characteristics can include physical features such as muscle gained from exercise or steroid use…

Brest enhancement is not natural 

…breast implants…

Injury is an acquired characteristic

…the loss of a leg due to an accident.

Behavior is acquired characteristics

Or they can be behavioural, such as language.

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