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Phenotype vs. Genotype

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Different Base Colors

Sc^SSc^S Sd^S_ Sn^S_ No. 1, Sc^SSc^S Sd^S_ Sn^S_ No. 2

18" x 18” (each)
acrylic
2014

Fig. 12 Different Base Colors
12” x 24”
colored pencil
2014

A horse’s base color can make a big difference in how appaloosa patterns show up. These two horses are identical in terms of their leopard complex genetics, but very different in terms of their base color. A dark base color will make the patterns stand out more clearly.