Fluctuating Asymmetry in Flies, What Does It Mean?

The degree of departure from perfect symmetry in organisms, fluctuating asymmetry (FA), is seen in most populations of animals. It has particular impact on choice of mate which lies within the world of sexual selection. Here I consider a relatively little studied aspect of sexual selection, i.e. the...

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Main Author: Athol J. McLachlan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2010-06-01
Series:Symmetry
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-8994/2/2/1099/