Despite many variations in environmental conditions and rearing practices,most children learn to walk at about the same time and in the same sequence.We would say that walking is a ______ trait.

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A trait is considered canalized if it is strongly tied to a particular genotype and therefore is relatively insensitive to environmental influences. In this case, walking is strongly linked to a particular genotype and follows a consistent sequence of developmental milestones regardless of variations in rearing practices or environmental conditions.

Despite Many Variations in Environmental Conditions and Rearing Practices,most Children