Chapter 2.6 Examining the utility of ratios to describe leaf shape. (original) (raw)

BIOSYSTEMATIC ANALYSIS OF THE CIRSIUM ARIZONICUM COMPLEX OF THE SOUTHWESTERN UNITED STATES

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This chapter investigates the utility of ratios in describing leaf shape, addressing the longstanding debate on their use in systematic studies, particularly the contrasting applications of ratios as proportions and size-scaled measures. The effectiveness of these ratios is assessed through statistical analyses of leaf morphology, focusing on their impact on mensural reliability and variance in population studies.

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