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Litter parameters: offspring litter size, survival rate, genotype and sex ratio across exposure groups.
| Exposure (ppm) | Litter (n) | Pups (n) | Mean pups (n) | Pup survival rate | a/a offspring (%) | Male offspring (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 11 | 81 | 7.4 | 0.96 | 50 | 49 |
| 2.1 | 12 | 91 | 7.6 | 0.82* | 45 | 56 |
| 16 | 12 | 90 | 7.5 | 0.96 | 44 | 64** |
| 32 | 14 | 83 | 5.9 | 0.90 | 44 | 57 |
| Total | – | 345 | – | – | – | – |
| Survived | – | 314 | – | – | – | – |
p < 0.05 compared with control exposure group.
p < 0.10 compared with control exposure group.
a/a: Wild-type.
