Phenotypic plasticity is the capability of a genotype to produce more than one phenotype when it is exposed to different environments so it can adapt to the surrounding, therefore providing higher percentage for survival.
Describe phenotypic plasticity. How might this influence natural selection pressures on a genetic trait in a population?
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