Table 3. Hematology and plasma biochemical parameters that were significantly correlated with water temperature in juvenile loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) sampled in Core Sound, North Carolina, USA.
| Parameter | Correlation with Water Temperature | Spearman’s ρ | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated white blood cell count | − | -0.18 | 0.010 |
| Heterophils | − | -0.32 | < 0.001 |
| Phosphorous | − | -0.20 | 0.005 |
| Creatine phosphokinase | − | -0.28 | < 0.001 |
| Packed cell volume | + | 0.40 | <0.001 |
| Glucose | + | 0.22 | 0.002 |
| Aspartate aminotransferase | + | 0.44 | <0.001 |
| Calcium | + | 0.24 | 0.001 |
| Potassium | + | 0.49 | <0.001 |
| Uric Acid | + | 0.17 | 0.020 |