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Genetic and environmental influence on the asymmetry of dermatoglyphic traits.
American journal of physical anthropology - 1 Apr 2000
Pechenkina E A, Benfer R A, Vershoubskaya G G, Kozlov A I
Abstract excerpt
Fluctuating asymmetry (FA) is defined as random deviations from bilateral symmetry of the body. Thus, its magnitude is often used to evaluate developmental homeostasis. In this study we evaluate the following hypotheses: 1) FA of dermatoglyphic traits has a significant genetic component; 2) prenatal maternal environment (PME) has a significant effect on the FA of dermatoglyphic traits in developmentally healthy...
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