Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
morphometrics
noun
/mɔːrfəˈmɛtrɪks/
Definition
Morphometrics is the quantitative study of the form (shape, size, and structure) of organisms or their parts.
Examples
- Morphometrics is essential in studying the variations in bird beak shapes among different species.
- The research utilized morphometrics to compare the skull shapes of various mammal species.
- By applying morphometrics, scientists can better understand how environmental factors influence organism development.
Meaning
It involves measuring and analyzing the morphology of organisms to understand their evolutionary relationships and developmental processes.
Synonyms
- shape analysis
- geometric morphometrics
- morphological measurement
