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A change or modification to a living organism that occurs during its lifetime, that is not incorporated into its DNA, and hence cannot be passed on to its offspring; for example, the loss of a limb in an accident, or stunted growth due to inadequate nutrition.
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acquired characteristic
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acquired characteristic
Noun
Japanese Meaning
生涯において生物体に起こった変化や修正であり、DNAに組み込まれず子孫に遺伝されない特徴。例えば、事故による四肢の喪失や、不十分な栄養摂取による成長不全などが挙げられる。
（ plural ）
