Term ID: T1635

Fraternal Twins

/fraternal-twins/
Dizygotic twins developing from two separate fertilized eggs, sharing approximately 50% of their genetic material like regular siblings but providing valuable research comparisons for studying nature versus nurture.
Example: Comparing fraternal twins raised together to study genetic versus environmental influences on traits like intelligence, personality, and mental health disorders.

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Reference: Galton (1875)