Using digital images in the study of fluctuating asymmetry in the spur-thighed tortoise Testudo graeca

作者: Gabriel BUICĂ , Dan COGĂLNICEANU

DOI: 10.3906/ZOO-1302-19

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摘要: Fluctuating asymmetry has been proposed as a useful noninvasive tool for detecting the influence of environment on body development. In present study, we used digital images to estimate fluctuating plastron in an isolated Testudo graeca population Dobrogea, Romania. We extracted data from photos regarding area, height, and width 3 scutes. A total 155 adult tortoises analysed showed reduced variation no significant relationship was detected between sex or size. suggest that may be individual trait, with predictive value at level.

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