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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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: John H. Graham, Bariş Özener
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-12-01
Series:Symmetry
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-8994/8/12/154