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Table 1 Results of supplemented feeding on reproductive efficiency of O. melastigma

From: Oryzias melastigma – an effective substitute for exotic larvicidal fishes: enhancement of its reproductive potential by supplementary feeding

 

C

R

S

U

R + U

S + U

R + S + U

Clutch size

44.667 ± 1.196

45.25 ± 1.538

45.083 ± 1.554

67.083 ± 1.311**

48.833 ± 1.036*

50.167 ± 1.120**

50.083 ± 0.996**

Fertilized eggs (%)

60.583 ± 1.593

64.167 ± 1.604

62.917 ± 1.721

78.167 ± 2.584***

67.333 ± 2.426*

67.583 ± 2.454*

71 ± 1.871***

Hatching success (%)

80.583 ± 1.823

84.083 ± 1.721

86.75 ± 1.733*

95.833 ± 0.796***

85.413 ± 1.900

84.75 ± 1.883

87.25 ± 1.706*

  1. All data are presented as mean ± SEM from 12 similar experiments. Data are significant at the level ***p < 0.001, **p < 0.01, *p < 0.05.