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Is it likely that the same factors have led to inflated numbers for the heritability of other attributes as well? Or is this something specific to longevity?
by learc83 8y ago
Is it likely that the same factors have led to inflated numbers for the heritability of other attributes as well? Or is this something specific to longevity?
- Nomentatus 8y agoYes. Particularly because we "assort" by phenotype (appearance.) We are more attracted to those who look like us, even if illness has affected our appearance. (For example a genetic collagen disorder.) What may be one of two similar illnesses being inherited (most of the time) is mistaken for one illness being dominantly inherited. for example.