Description:
This book introduces Fourier descriptors as a method for measuring the shape of whole, or parts of organisms. Fourier descriptors can numerically describe the outline (shape) of irregular structures such as are commonly found in living organisms. The quantitative characterization of irregular forms is often a first step towards elucidation of the underlying biological processes. The first five chapters discuss the theory behind the use of Fourier descriptors and the remaining chapters show case studies of how they can be used in various fields of biology.
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