Table 2 Phenotypic and genetic correlations (upper triangle and lower triangle, respectively), between color traits of C. edule included in this study. (***p < 0.001, *p < 0.05).

From: The first high-density genetic map of common cockle (Cerastoderma edule) reveals a major QTL controlling shell color variation

Trait

Color

Circle

Line

Stripe

Color

 

0.465***

0.147*

 − 0.501***

Circle

0.998

 

0.049n.s

 − 0.208***

Line

0.173

0.137

 

 − 0.130*

Stripe

 − 0.379

 − 0.327

 − 0.217