S2_Script: RStudio Script for Allometry Analysis and Prey Size Estimates

An RStudio script used for allometry data analysis and prey size range estimates for Cambrian luolishaniid lobopodians. The script includes mixed-effect models, OLS, inferential statistics, and modelling. It was authored by Jared Richards and last updated on 2026-04 13.

Use Cases

• Fit allometric scaling models based on the described mixed-effect and OLS regression methods.
• Estimate prey size ranges for Cambrian suspension-feeding organisms based on the statistical modelling.
• Reproduce statistical analyses from the associated study using the provided R script.
• Conduct comparative analyses of predator-prey relationships in paleontological contexts.

Strengths

• Script is associated with a specific dataset (S4_Dataset) for integrated analysis.
• License is CC-BY-4.0, permitting reuse with attribution.
• Last update timestamp is precise (2026-04-13 09:19:37).

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.

Provenance

Source

figshare

Collection Method

Script created for statistical analysis of associated paleobiological data.

Time Range

Likely focuses on Cambrian period fossils.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-13 09:19:37; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Geographic coverage is not specified.