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Does Body Size Optimization Result in Skewed Body Size Distribution on a Logarithmic Scale?

Authors :
Kindleman, Pavel
Dixon, Anthony F. G.
Source :
American Naturalist. Apr99, Vol. 153 Issue 4, p445. 3p. 1 Chart, 1 Graph.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Suggests that optimizing body size produces a distribution of sizes within a taxon that is skewed to the right, even when examined on a logarithmic scale. Simulation results.

Subjects

Subjects :
*BODY size
*SOMATOTYPES

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00030147
Volume :
153
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Naturalist
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
1801966
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1086/303180