TABLE 3.
Model set for bacterial number in relation to the presence of worms and the bacterial speciesa
| Variable(s) in the model | Kb | AIC |
|---|---|---|
| Null model | 1 | 191.64 |
| Worms present | 2 | 160.57 |
| Bacteria | 2 | 184.82 |
| Worms present + Bacteria | 3 | 146.43 |
| Worms present × Bacteria | 4 | 146.60 |
The best model is shown in boldface.
K, number of parameters.