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'''Allen's rule''' is an observed pattern of [[morphological]] traits which vary within a [[species]] based on their [[geographical location]]. Specfically, Allen's rule states that members of a species that | '''Allen's rule''' is an observed pattern of [[morphological]] traits which vary within a [[species]] based on their [[geographical location]]. Specfically, Allen's rule states that members of a species that live in hot [[environments]] have smaller [[extremities]] in comparison with members of the same species living in cooler enviroments. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
*[[Bergmann's rule]] | *[[Bergmann's rule]] | ||
Revision as of 13:15, 31 May 2007
Allen's rule is an observed pattern of morphological traits which vary within a species based on their geographical location. Specfically, Allen's rule states that members of a species that live in hot environments have smaller extremities in comparison with members of the same species living in cooler enviroments.