👉 A homotypic (homogenous) trait is a type of characteristic that is determined solely by characteristics in the same species, without any genetic variation from other individuals. It is distinct from heterotypic traits which are determined by characteristics shared between different individuals. In other words, homotypic traits are inherited through a single gene and do not vary from individual to individual. This means that homotypic traits can be passed down from one generation to the next without any variation or change over time