Fluctuating asymmetry and canalization: an appraisal based on a-b ridge counts among Indian populations with diverse backgrounds

Article Abstract:

A study of 3,239 Indians does not confirm the hypothesis that there is a quadratic relationship between fluctuating symmetry of the a-b ridge count and its phenotypic value. In this case, fluctuating symmetry is defined as the absolute difference between the right and left a-b ridge counts. Only 13% of the samples supported this hypothesis.

Research, Physiological aspects, Symmetry, Indians (Asian people), Population biology, Indians

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Genetics of anthropometric asymmetry in an Indian endogamous population-Vaidyas

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The genetics of fluctuating and directional anthropomorphic asymmetries (FA and DA) was studied in an endogamous population in West Bengal known as Vaidyas. The environmental seems to have substantial effect on the heritability of these traits in the community.

India, Analysis, Genetic aspects, Anthropomorphism, Bengalis

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