heterotype
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Example:In a population, individuals can be quite similar in most respects, but there may be rare variants, such as heterotypes, that have distinct traits.
Definition:An individual or thing that is otherwise similar but with certain differences.
From variant
Example:In the classification of influenza viruses, subtypes differ in their heterotypes, such as having different surface proteins.
Definition:A specific type or classification within a broader category.
From subtype
Example:A particular strain of bacteria, such as a pathogenic heterotype, might have a unique set of virulence factors that distinguish it from other strains.
Definition:A specific type of an organism distinguished by certain hereditary characteristics.
From strain
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