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Morphological variations and asymmetry

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This cluster of papers focuses on advances in geometric morphometrics, statistical analysis, and quantitative genetics to study shape variation, morphological integration, modularity, and cranial evolution. It explores methods for landmark-based analysis, phylogenetic analysis, and developmental stability in the context of evolutionary biology.

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skeletal morphology; geometric morphometrics; fluctuating asymmetry; 3D mesh; 3D mesh model; tooth crown; foot bones; developmental stability; mandibular second molar; mandibular teeth; morphological integration; skull shape; morphospace; developmental instability; shape variation; mesh model; 3D geometric morphometrics; morphological disparity; wing shape; directional asymmetry; developmental constraints; centroid size; hand skeleton; finger bones; foot skeleton

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Morton address: 38351242606813241 · morton4x16-v1

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