Traits that are similar in identical twins and not similar between unrelated people in the same environment are likely inherited

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Yes, traits that are similar in identical twins and not similar in unrelated people in the same environment are likely inherited. This is because identical twins share 100% of their genetic material, whereas unrelated individuals do not share the same genetic background. If a trait appears more frequently in identical twins than in unrelated individuals, it suggests that genetics play a significant role in determining that particular trait.