Human variation in the shape of the birth canal is significant and geographically structured
Proceedings of the Royal Society B • Vol/Iss. 285(1889) • The Royal Society Publishing • • Published In • Pages: 1-9 •
By Betti, Lia, Manica, Andrea
Hypothesis
There is a relationship between genetic and phenotypic distance between populations.
Note
The finding offers additional support that neutral evolutionary processes have had a role in female canal diversity across the globe.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mantel Test | Supported | p < 0.001 | R-squared = 0.24 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Phenotypic Distance | Association | Anthropometry |
| Genotypic Distance | Association | Genetics |