Table 6 ANOVA on the spatial distribution of the fluctuating asymmetry component calculated for both populations of Diplodus annularis. Significant factors are highlighted in bold. mCS = mean centroid size; na = not available; LT = Le Tegnue; PT = Porto Torres.

From: Population-level shape variation and otolith asymmetry in Diplodus annularis

Fluctuating Asymmetry

Species (site)

mCS

Age (yrs.)

Age classes

Sex

Site

D. annularis (PT)

0.41

0.557

0.792

0.306

-

D. annularis (LT)

0.991

0.148

0.986

na

-

D. annularis (PT + LT)

-

-

-

na

0.016