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Table 4 Comparison of strength and direction of phenotypic trait covariation

From: Impact of transition to a subterranean lifestyle on morphological disparity and integration in talpid moles (Mammalia, Talpidae)

Covariation strength

Effect sizes

p-value

Humerus / mandible

subterranean = 3.02/non-subterranean = 2.58

0.205

Mandible

subterranean = 3.91/non-subterranean = 2.73

0.266

Covariation trajectories

Slopes

p-value

Humerus / mandible

subterranean = 0.38/non-subterranean = 0.55

0.19

Mandible

subterranean = 0.78/non-subterranean = 1.03

0.07