Fluctuating Asymmetry in the Polymorphic Sand Cricket (<i>Gryllus firmus</i>): Are More Functionally Important Structures Always More Symmetric?

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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Main Authors: Matthew R. Whalen, Krista J. Chang, Alexandria B. Jones, Gabriel Rivera, Amy M. Worthington
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-07-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
fluctuating asymmetry
directional asymmetry
symmetry
polyphenism
life history
cricket
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/13/7/640

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