Table 5. Ratio of length of major axis to the minor axis of a hole by net brand and WHOPES hole size categories.
| Ratio | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Type | WHOPES Hole Category | # Holes | Mean | 95% CI |
| Polyethylene | Small | 2203 | 1.85 | (1.81–1.89) |
| Medium | 1504 | 2.60 | (2.52–2.68) | |
| Large | 273 | 4.17 | (3.66–4.68) | |
| Extra-large | 139 | 6.57 | (5.21–7.93) | |
| Overall | 4119 | 2.44 | (2.37–2.51) | |
| Polyester | Small | 2488 | 1.57 | (1.52–1.62) |
| Medium | 1043 | 2.16 | (2.08–2.23) | |
| Large | 131 | 2.98 | (2.57–3.40) | |
| Extra-large | 34 | 10.59 | (5.40–15.78) | |
| Overall | 3696 | 1.87 | (1.80–1.94) | |
95% CI = 95% confidence interval for the mean. Polyester nets: 100 denier, traverse [3.5.50], Polyethylene nets: 150 denier, tulle [3.5.52].