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Morphometrics
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Morphometrics is the quantitative analysis of shape, size, and form in biological organisms. It involves taking precise measurements of various anatomical features, often utilizing statistical methods to discern patterns, track developmental trajectories, and differentiate populations or species. While rooted in classical osteometry and [craniometry](/entries/crani…
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Morphometrics
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Allometry and Scaling Laws
Allometry describes the differential rates of growth between body parts, expressed mathematically as a power law relationship:
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Y = aX^b