Morphological variations and asymmetry
Morphological variations and asymmetry is a research topic within Geometry and Topology. Science Explorer counts 14k research works in it since 1950. 27.9% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
This cluster of papers focuses on advances in geometric morphometrics, statistical analysis, and quantitative genetics to study shape variation, morphological integration, modularity, and cranial evolution. It explores methods for landmark-based analysis, phylogenetic analysis, and developmental stability in the context of evolutionary biology.
- Geometric Morphometrics
- Morphological Integration
- Modularity
- Phylogenetic Analysis
- Developmental Stability
- Cranial Evolution
- Quantitative Genetics
- Landmark-based Analysis
- Shape Variation
- Evolutionary Biology
- Research works
- 14k fractional, since 1950
- In the world top 10%
- 3.8k per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 27.9% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2013–17 → 2018–22
- +3% the tick is no change
Which countries lead Morphological variations and asymmetry research?
By volume, the United States and China publish the most (365 and 155 works in 2022–2025).
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 United States 365 works
- 2 China 155 works
- 3 France 119 works
- 4 United Kingdom 103 works
- 5 Russia 99 works
- 6 Brazil 84 works
- 7 Germany 81 works
- 8 Spain 74 works
- 9 Türkiye 62 works
- 10 India 57 works
How concentrated that is
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Which institutions lead Morphological variations and asymmetry research?
By volume in 2022–2025, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique publishes the most Morphological variations and asymmetry research, followed by Altai State University and Institute of Plant and Animal Ecology.
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 Centre National de la Recherche ScientifiqueFrance 18 works
- 2 Altai State UniversityRussia 14 works
- 3 Institute of Plant and Animal EcologyRussia 9 works
- 4 Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y TécnicasArgentina 9 works
- 5 University of MichiganUnited States 8 works
- 6 Indiana University BloomingtonUnited States 8 works
- 7 Florida State UniversityUnited States 8 works
- 8 Natural History MuseumUnited Kingdom 7 works
- 9 Charles UniversityCzechia 7 works
- 10 Chinese Academy of SciencesChina 7 works
Who are the leading researchers in Morphological variations and asymmetry?
The most-cited researchers publishing on Morphological variations and asymmetry include Pascal Frossard and Daniel Rueckert.
- 1 Pascal Frossard Switzerland 3.8k citations
- 2 Daniel Rueckert United Kingdom 3.6k citations
Ranked by citations received across their whole record, among researchers with at least three works on this topic.
Where is Morphological variations and asymmetry research done?
The largest centres of Morphological variations and asymmetry research in 2022–2025 are Paris (France), Beijing (China), London (United Kingdom) and Moscow (Russia).
Largest cities, 2022–2025
Where is the best place to study Morphological variations and asymmetry?
Among universities, judged by research, Altai State University and University of Michigan score highest, combining excellence, specialisation, size, growth and international reach. Research strength is one signal when choosing where to study; it does not measure teaching.
| # | University | Score | Top 10% | Specialisation | Works | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Altai State UniversityRussia | 45.5 | 0.0% | 119.8× | 14 | — |
| 2 | University of MichiganUnited States | 21.9 | 25.9% | 3.3× | 8 | -46.8% |
Universities only. Score blends excellence (30%), specialisation (25%), size (20%), growth (15%) and international reach (10%), 2015–2022; growth compares 2010–14 with 2015–19.
Is Morphological variations and asymmetry research growing?
Output in 2018–2022 was 3% higher than in 2013–2017, peaking in 2025. The fastest-growing topics are Morphological variations and asymmetry.
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