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1. Aristocratic Elite

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   The aristocratic elite refers to a closed, self-perpetuating social stratum historically defined by inherited status, concentrated land ownership, and the assumed moral superiority of bloodline. While its manifestation varies across epochs and geographies, its defining characteristic remains the transmission of privilege across generations, often necessitating the active suppression of [upward mobility](/entries…

2. Morphometrics

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   where $Y$ is the measurement of the dependent variable (e.g., beak length), $X$ is the measurement of the independent variable (e.g., body mass), $a$ is the allometric constant, and $b$ is the allometric exponent.
   If $b \approx 1$, the growth is isometric; if $b \neq 1$, it is allometric. In avian studies, negative allometry in hindlimb structures often correlates with incre…