Considering the following scenario, you noticed two cats at a pet store are exactly alike. Some have spotted for some have striped for some have fur of solid color. What term is used to describe your observation?

The term used to describe this observation is "phenotypic variation." This refers to the differences in physical characteristics or traits among individuals of the same species. In this case, the cats have different fur patterns (spotted, striped, or solid color) even though they are all of the same species.