Table 2.
Quantitative comparison of beg samples at 1, 3, and 9 months posthatch, and their respective interspecimen variation
| Age (bird code) | Percentage of nontangential plots in periphery | Average percentage of nontangential plots in periphery | SD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month (1m806R) | 14.6 | 17.2 | 6.9 |
| 1 month (1m839L) | 12.1 | ||
| 1 month (1m857L) | 25.0 | ||
| 3 months (3m836L) | 34.7 | 36.4 | 4.1 |
| 3 months (3m848L) | 41.1 | ||
| 3 months (3m845R) | 33.3 | ||
| 9 months (9m806L) | 55.7 | 58.8 | 11.9 |
| 9 months (9m861R) | 48.7 | ||
| 9 months (9m878L) | 71.9 |
Percentage of plots in the peripheral pseudoannulus where the normal tangential fibril alignment has been replaced by a preferentially nontangential orientation (orthogonal or near-vertical).