Elsevier S & T

Geometric Morphometrics for Biologists: A Primer

Zelditch, Miriam Leah; Swiderski, Donald L.; Sheets, H. David; Fink, William L.

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Table of contents
  • Cover
  • Contentsv
  • List of contributorsvii
  • Prefaceix
  • Abbreviationsxi
  • Chapter 1. Introduction1
  • Part I: Basics of Shape Data21
  • Chapter 2. Landmarks23
  • Chapter 3. Simple size and shape variables: Bookstein shape coordinates51
  • Chapter 4. Theory of shape73
  • Chapter 5. Superimposition methods105
  • Chapter 6. The thin-plate spline. visualizing shape change as a deformation129
  • Part II: Analyzing Shape Variables153
  • Chapter 7. Ordination methods155
  • Chapter 8. Computer-based statistical methods189
  • Chapter 9. Multivariate analysis of variance209
  • Chapter 10. Regression229
  • Chapter 11. Partial least squares analysis261
  • Part III: Applications of Morphometric Methods to Complex Hypotheses291
  • Chapter 12. Disparity and variation293
  • Chapter 13. The relationship between ontogeny and phylogeny321
  • Chapter 14. Morphometrics and systematics363
  • Part IV: Last Things383
  • Chapter 15. Beyond two-dimensional configurations of landmarks385
  • Glossary409
  • Bibliography429
  • Index437
Book details
  • Vendor Elsevier S & T
  • SKU 9780127784601
  • ISBN-13 9780080521916
  • Author Zelditch, Miriam Leah; Swiderski, Donald L.; Sheets, H. David; Fink, William L.
  • Category Science
  • Subject Ecology

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Geometric Morphometrics for Biologists is an introductory textbook for a course on geometric morphometrics, written for graduate students and upper division undergraduates, covering both theory of shape analysis and methods of multivariate analysis. It is designed for students with minimal math background; taking them from the process of data collection through basic and more advanced statistical analyses. Many examples are given, beginning with simple although realistic case-studies, through examples of complex analyses requiring several different kinds of methods. The book also includes URL’s for free software and step-by-step instructions for using the software.

* Accessible, student-tested introduction to sophisticated methods of biological shape analysis
* Detailed instructions for conducting analyses with freely available, easy to use software
* Numerous illustrations; including graphical presentations of important theoretical concepts and demonstrations of alternative approaches to presenting results
* Many realistic examples, both simple and complex, from on-going research
* Comprehensive glossary of technical terms