Genetic Traits

adjective resembling or characteristic of a plant in some way

• The scientist studied the plantlike characteristics of the algae species.
• I found a really cool plantlike creature in the pond today.
• Check out that funky plantlike thing growing in the corner.
• Her hair was so long and flowing, it looked almost plantlike in its beauty.

noun a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person

• One important trait of a successful leader is the ability to communicate effectively.
• Her artistic trait really shines through in her paintings.
• Dude, his trait of always being late is so annoying.
• His trait of always seeing the silver lining in every situation is like a ray of sunshine.

noun the condition of being abnormally dark or having dark pigmentation, especially in the skin or fur

• Melanism is a genetic mutation that causes an increased amount of melanin in an organism's skin, fur, or feathers.
• Did you know that melanism is responsible for the black coloration of some animals?
• Some people call melanism 'the dark side' of genetics.
• In a world full of bright colors, his personality had a certain melanism to it, always drawn to the shadows.