I will not argue that 'snow' is a 3rd phenotype. I just tried to explain it that way to make it clear that the doubly homo. recessivity in the genotype is what is important. The third phenotype IS NOT due to a 3rd genotype but rather a combination of 2 separate genotypes. There isn't a 'snow' gene. A snow is a snake that is both albino and axanthic at the same time.

Your superconda x normal example doesn't work since that is not a simple recessive character. You DO have 3 phenotypes related to 3 genotypes at a single locus.

I am enjoying the discussion as well.... Any geneticists in the room?
-Chris
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