How reproducible are the measurements of leaf fluctuating asymmetry?
Fluctuating asymmetry (FA) represents small, non-directional deviations from perfect symmetry in morphological characters. FA is generally assumed to increase in response to stress; therefore, FA is frequently used in ecological studies as an index of environmental or genetic stress experienced by a...
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PeerJ Inc.
2015-06-01
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