Table 5.
Result of the two-way ANOVA. Only the variables that were significant are represented. Season/transect showing significantly highest mean values from the SNK test are shown. SNK test Student-Newman-Keuls tests.
| Variables | Source of variation | df | MS | F | P | SNK test |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feeding guilds | ||||||
| Carnivores | Season | 2 | 38.53 | 26.28 | 2.54E − 07 | Pre M, Post M |
| Filter feeders | Season | 2 | 125.28 | 37.06 | 7.83E − 09 | Post M |
| Omnivores | Season | 2 | 51.35 | 10.56 | 3.37E − 04 | Post M |
| Grazers | Season | 2 | 91.49 | 24.23 | 5.44E − 07 | Post M, Pre M |
| Mobility | ||||||
| Discretely mobile | Season | 2 | 15.79 | 8.03 | 1.64E − 03 | Post M, Pre M |
| Mobile | Season | 2 | 49.35 | 19.59 | 3.60E − 06 | Post M, Pre M |
| Habit type | ||||||
| Free living | Season | 2 | 21.18 | 13.28 | 7.38E − 05 | Pre M, Post M |
| Tuberculous | Season | 2 | 21.97 | 10.58 | 3.32E − 04 | Post M |