Quantitative Genetics of Development: Genetic Correlations Among Age-Specific Trait Values and the Evolution of Ontogeny

Authors:
  • JCJames M. Cheverud
    James M. Cheverud
  • JRJ. J. Rutledge
    J. J. Rutledge
  • WAWilliam R. Atchley
    William R. Atchley
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Abstract
Genetic correlations among age-specific weights and tail lengths in a laboratory population of rats are presented in order to investigate variable gene action i...