A polyphenic trait is a trait for which multiple, discrete phenotypes can arise from a single genotype as a result of differing environmental conditions. It is therefore a special case of phenotypic plasticity.
Polyphenism in termites A : Primary king B : Primary queen C : Secondary queen D : Tertiary queen E : Soldiers F : Worker
Insect castes: Replete and worker honeypot ants Myrmecocystus mimicus
Mouth polyphenism in the nematode Pristionchus pacificus A : bacterivorous "stenostomatous" morph B : predatory "eurystomatous" morph
Image: Junonia almana WSF by kadavoor
The Arctic fox, also known as the white fox, polar fox, or snow fox, is a small species of fox native to the Arctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere and common throughout the Arctic tundra biome. It is well adapted to living in cold environments, and is best known for its thick, warm fur that is also used as camouflage. It has a large and very fluffy tail. In the wild, most individuals do not live past their first year but some exceptional ones survive up to 11 years. Its body length ranges from 46 to 68 cm, with a generally rounded body shape to minimize the escape of body heat.
Arctic fox
A sleeping Arctic fox with its fluffy tail wrapped around itself and over its face
Pups of Arctic fox with summer morph
An Arctic fox (summer morph) with salmon