Heritability

Heritability refers to the proportion of variation in a trait within a population that can be attributed to genetic differences among individuals. It is often expressed as a percentage or a value between 0 and 1. A heritability of 0 means that genetics play no role in the trait's variation, while a heritability of 1 indicates that genetics are solely responsible. It's important to note that heritability does not apply to individuals but rather to populations, and it can be influenced by environmental factors and the specific traits being studied.