Geometric Morphometrics for Biologists: A Primer

by Miriam Leah Zelditch

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

Genres: Textbooks, Science

456 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[João · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extremely explicit, it goes from the most basic premises until the last mathematical details. Giving depth and easy explanations to the multiple methods presented throughout the book. Possibly, the best book for starters wanting to dive into geometric morphometrics.

[Artemis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Useful, for sure, but dense, and assumes you already have a solid handle on most of the math. Strongly, STRONGLY recommend the associated practical handbook that will walk you through actual step-by-step of how to do the analyses that the textbook describes the theory of. Also, the morphmet2 email list. (If anyone stumbles across this and is interested in pursuing GMM studies, comment here or DM me for links.)