Here's why:
* Phenotype is the observable characteristics of an organism, including its physical appearance, development, and behavior. These characteristics are a result of the interaction between its genotype (its genetic makeup) and the environment.
* "Black" and "tall" describe physical traits that are observable. "Black" could refer to fur color in an animal or hair color in a human. "Tall" refers to height, which is another physical characteristic.
However, it's important to note:
* Phenotype is not always limited to simple word descriptions. Some phenotypes are more complex and require more detailed descriptions, such as the specific pattern of stripes on a zebra or the type of flower produced by a plant.
* Phenotype can be influenced by environmental factors. For example, a plant's height might be influenced by the amount of sunlight it receives, even if its genotype predisposes it to be tall.
So, while "black" and "tall" can be used to represent aspects of a phenotype, they don't capture the full complexity of an organism's observable characteristics.