Biology for IGCSE & O level - Variation And Selection (Section 3 - No. 46)
What is the key difference between continuous and discontinuous variation?
Continuous variation is caused by genetics only; discontinuous variation by environment only.
Continuous variation is only seen in animals; discontinuous variation only in plants.
Continuous variation shows a complete range of phenotypes, discontinuous variation falls into distinct categories.
Continuous variation is always more beneficial than discontinuous variation.
Explanation
Continuous variation shows a range of values while discontinuous falls into categories.
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