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What is discrete variation

This is a clear cut difference between members of a species, these can be grouped together

What is continuous variation

The range of variation in a trait within a species, these can be measured and a range of values between a maximum and a minimum are taken

What is discrete variation controlled by

A signal gene (refers to as signal gene inheritance)

What is continuous variation controlled by

More than one gene (referred to as polygenic inheritance)