Geometric Morphometrics for Biologists: A PrimerGeometric Morphometrics for Biologists is an introductory textbook for a course on geometric morphometrics, written for graduate students and upper division undergraduates, covering both theory of shape analysis and methods of multivariate analysis. It is designed for students with minimal math background; taking them from the process of data collection through basic and more advanced statistical analyses. Many examples are given, beginning with simple although realistic case-studies, through examples of complex analyses requiring several different kinds of methods. The book also includes URL's for free software and step-by-step instructions for using the software. * Accessible, student-tested introduction to sophisticated methods of biological shape analysis * Detailed instructions for conducting analyses with freely available, easy to use software * Numerous illustrations; including graphical presentations of important theoretical concepts and demonstrations of alternative approaches to presenting results * Many realistic examples, both simple and complex, from on-going research * Comprehensive glossary of technical terms |
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction | 1 |
Basics of Shape Data | 21 |
Analyzing Shape Variables | 153 |
Applications of Morphometric Methods to Complex Hypotheses | 291 |
Last Things | 383 |
Glossary | 409 |
429 | |
437 | |
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Common terms and phrases
allometry alter analysis angle appear approach axes axis baseline biological blocks body bootstrap calculated centroid Chapter coefficients components compute confidence configuration coordinates correlation corresponding covariance defined deformation degrees of freedom describe determine difference dimensions direction discussed disparity displacements distribution effect error estimate example expected explained Figure function geometric given gouldingi groups hypothesis important independent individuals interpretation interval landmarks length linear Load mathematical matrix mean measurements methods Michigan morphometric null observed ofthe ontogenetic ontogeny options original partial warp patterns plot points position possible principal problem Procrustes distance produced range reference regression relative represent requires rotation sample scale scores semilandmarks shape shape space shows significant similar single space species specimens squared standard statistical studies superimposition triangles Type uniform values variables variance variation vectors
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Evolutionary Stasis and Change in the Dominican Republic Neogene Ross H. Nehm,Ann F. Budd Limited preview - 2008 |