Difference between phenotype and morphology

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The discussion clarifies the distinction between phenotype and morphology. Morphology specifically refers to the structure and form of an organism, while phenotype encompasses all observable characteristics, including morphology, biochemistry, and behavior. For example, the ability to express emotions like anger in primates is classified as a phenotype, demonstrating the broader scope of the term compared to morphology.

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What is the difference between phenotype and morphology? As far as I know, both the words convey the same meaning, external observable characteristics.
 
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Morphology refers to structure and form. Phenotype is all the characteristics displayed by an organism which includes morphology, biochemistry, behaviour etc.
 
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Morphology is shape and structure. Phenotype is ANY measurable characteristic (which is all or partly correlated with genetics). IOW, the fact that anger can be observed in primates, and not in alfalfa means it is a phenotype.
 

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