👉 Atavisms are a type of genetic variation that occurs when two genes from two different individuals have identical or nearly identical mutations, leading to the formation of an abnormal phenotype. These mutations can be inherited from one parent to another and occur in both sexes equally often. In the context of genetics, atavisms refer to the phenomenon where a single gene has multiple alleles (mutations) that are found in different forms within two individuals, resulting in a complex genetic makeup. Atavisms can be beneficial or
