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Genetics (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 days ago by Stamets@lemmy.world to c/funny@sh.itjust.works

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[–] neidu3@sh.itjust.works 18 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Yup. There are a million causes for stunted growth that aren't inherited. And these two look the same if you overlook the height and age.

[–] vaultdweller013@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 days ago

Also sometimes genes pass down and skip a generation or two. I have the same general build and height of my great grandfather (though I'm more robust) but his own sons look closer to my great grandmother.