Table 2 Parhyale hawaiensis hatchling performance in a 12-week trial when maintained at four temperatures. Values (mean ± SD) that are significantly different (P < 0.05) within rows are denoted by superscript letters
From: Influence of temperature on production of the amphipod Parhyale hawaiensis
20 °C | 23 °C | 26 °C | 29 °C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Final size (mm) | 3.7 ± 0.53b | 3.5 ± 0.79b | 4.4 ± 0.58a | 4.6 ± 0.80a |
Growth rate (mm/wk) | 0.19 ± 0.04b | 0.18 ± 0.07b | 0.26 ± 0.05a | 0.27 ± 0.07a |
Final weight (mg) | 1.0 ± 0.36 | 1.7 ± 0.93 | 2.8 ± 1.39 | 2.3 ± 0.89 |
Weight gain (%) | 8.2 ± 3.0 | 14.1 ± 5.7 | 23.4 ± 11 | 19.0 ± 7.4 |