Fluctuating asymmetry as an indicator of stress: Implications for conservation biology
Trends in Ecology & EvolutionPublished 1 July 1989
Robb F. Leary, Fred W. Allendorf
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Recent studies have shown that within-individual morphological variability may provide a valuable early indicator of environmental and genetic stress.
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Extinction can be attributed broadly to environmental or genetic stress. The ability to detect such stresses before they seriously affect a population can enhance the effectiveness of conservation programs. Recent studies have shown that within-individual morphological variability may provide a valuable early indicator of environmental and genetic stress.
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