| The ontogeny of fluctuating asymmetry. | |
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PMID: 12858277 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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We tested seven hypotheses regarding the mechanisms by which fluctuating asymmetry (FA) originates. We did this by analyzing data on four bilateral characters measured repeatedly during the development of individual domestic fowl. Immediately posthatching, there was substantial directional asymmetry, which rapidly decreased. We detected FA at significant levels in all characters in the majority of our measurements over the remainder of development. We also examined the effects of known environmental stressors (food and density stress) on levels of FA. At the levels we examined, changes in these stressors did not alter the degree of asymmetry we found in fowl. Time series of asymmetry for individuals did not exhibit regular oscillations, as much of the relevant literature predicts. Asymmetry levels reflected the combined effects of developmental noise, which was random in degree and direction, and feedback processes, which decreased asymmetry by altering growth rates on both sides of the body. Our findings best fit the predictions of the residual asymmetry and compensatory growth hypotheses, which suggest that levels of asymmetry reflect only recent growth history. |
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Authors:
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James R Kellner; Ross A Alford |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2003-06-10 |
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Title: The American naturalist Volume: 161 ISSN: 0003-0147 ISO Abbreviation: Am. Nat. Publication Date: 2003 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-07-14 Completed Date: 2003-09-09 Revised Date: 2008-11-21 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 2984688R Medline TA: Am Nat Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 931-47 Citation Subset: IM |
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School of Tropical Biology, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland 4811, Australia. james.kellner@graduates.jcu.edu.au |
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Animals Chickens / anatomy & histology, growth & development Environment Food Deprivation Forecasting Functional Laterality Genetic Variation* Genetics, Population* Growth* Models, Theoretical* Population Dynamics |
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