Table 1.
Two-factor ANOVAs (reduced model) showing the effect on egg traits of manipulating adult density for 1 month in the field
| Source | df | Mean squares | F | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total egg area | ||||
| Treatment | 1 | 96,923,300 | 21.933 | 0.000* |
| Run | 2 | 4,509,384 | 1.020 | 0.370 |
| Error | 38 | 4,419,012 | ||
| Ovicell area | ||||
| Treatment | 1 | 9,977,287 | 14.151 | 0.001* |
| Run | 2 | 4,793,281 | 6.798 | 0.003* |
| Error | 38 | 705,067 | ||
| Follicle cell area | ||||
| Treatment | 1 | 169,095,000 | 74.378 | 0.000* |
| Run | 2 | 1,283,477 | 0.565 | 0.573 |
| Error | 38 | 2,273,446 |
Treatment = high density (15 individuals per cage), low density (1 individual per cage).
*, P < 0.05.