Fluctuating Asymmetry of Human Populations: A Review
Fluctuating asymmetry, the random deviation from perfect symmetry, is a widely used population-level index of developmental instability, developmental noise, and robustness. It reflects a population’s state of adaptation and genomic coadaptation. Here, we review the literature on fluctuating asymmet...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-12-01
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Series: | Symmetry |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2073-8994/8/12/154 |