Glossary H
Glossary H
Herbivores is defined as animals that eat plants
Heritability refers to a mathematical estimate that indicates how much of a trait’s variation in a population can be attributed to genetic factors.
Heritability coefficient refers to a measure that is derived from a correlation coefficient of the extent to which a trait or characteristic is inherited. It is also the a numerical estimate, ranging from .00 to 1.00, of the amount of variation in an attribute that is due to hereditary factors
Heritability ratio refers to an estimate of the proportion of trait variability in a population that is determined by variations in genetic inheritance.