This book serves as an essential introduction to geometric morphometrics for biologists seeking to quantify and compare shape across diverse biological scales. The author, Miriam Leah Zelditch, presents a framework for analyzing form, applicable to fields ranging from comparative anatomy and taxonomy to evolutionary biology and ecology. The text aims to equip biologists with the methods needed to describe and analyze shape, bridging the gap between qualitative observation and quantitative analysis in biological research.

The book is positioned as an invaluable primer for biologists interested in shape analysis. Its utility is highlighted for a broad range of specialists including comparative anatomists, taxonomists, evolutionary biologists, and ecologists. The description suggests a focus on practical application for researchers needing to describe and compare form across different biological scales.