Fluctuating Asymmetry in the Polymorphic Sand Cricket (<i>Gryllus firmus</i>): Are More Functionally Important Structures Always More Symmetric?
Fluctuating asymmetry (FA) may serve as a reliable indicator of the functional importance of structures within an organism. Primary locomotor structures often display lower levels of FA than other paired structures, highlighting that selection can maintain symmetry in fitness-enhancing traits. Polyp...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-07-01
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Series: | Insects |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/13/7/640 |