Table 2.
Differences between body weight and body length within age groups.
| Lungworm seropositives | Lungworm seronegatives | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AG 2 | |||
| No. of seals | 8 | 1 | |
| Mean OD | 1.264 (SD 0.72) | 0.325 | |
| Mean body weight [kg] | 22.6 (SD 2.6) | 24 | n.d.a |
| Mean body length [cm] | 112.4 (SD 7.6) | 116 | n.d.a |
| AG 3 | |||
| No. of seals | 15 | 13 | |
| Mean OD | 1.019 (SD 0.516) | 0.275 (SD 0.089) | |
| Mean body weight [kg] | 35.8 (SD 5.6) | 40 (SD 5.2) | 0.051 |
| Mean body length [cm] | 134.3 (SD 11.3) | 136.2 (SD 11.8) | 0.67 |
| AG 4 | |||
| No. of seals | 32 | 100 | |
| Mean OD | 0.774 (SD 0.399) | 0.211 (SD 0.087) | |
| Mean body weight [kg] | 56.2 (SD 15.5) | 67.5 (SD 16.2) | 0.003b |
| Mean body length [cm] | 151.8 (SD 12.7) | 160.9 (SD12.1) | <0.001b |
a
Not determined because of low sample size.
b
Statistically significant (P ≤ 0.05).