Multivariate fluctuating asymmetry in Israeli adults.

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Multivariate fluctuating asymmetry in Israeli adults.

Human biology - 1 Aug 1993

Livshits G, Smouse P E

Abstract excerpt

Fluctuating asymmetry serves as an indicator of developmental homeostasis; any genetic or environmental factor that destroys homeostasis disturbs bilateral symmetry. Many studies have attempted to correlate increased fluctuating asymmetry with measures of developmental homeostasis or of adaptatio...

Topics

Adult
Anthropometry
Body Constitution
Female
Genetics, Population
Humans
Israel
Male
Mathematics
Multivariate Analysis
Phenotype
Reference Standards

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