Comparison of Mandibular Phenotypic and Genetic Integration between Baboon and Mouse.
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Comparison of Mandibular Phenotypic and Genetic Integration between Baboon and Mouse.
Willmore Katherine E KE Roseman Charles C CC Rogers Jeffrey J Cheverud James M JM Richtsmeier Joan T JT
Evolutionary biology 20090301 1
In this study we compare patterns of mandibular integration between mice and baboons using both phenotypic and quantitative genetic data. Specifically, we test how well each species fits with the mosaic model of mandibular integration suggested by Atchley and Hall (Biol Rev Camb Philos Soc 66:101-157, 1991) based on developmental modules. We hypothesize that patterns of integration will be similar for mice and baboons and that both species will show strong integration within developmental module ...[more]
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