Table 1.

Variables measured from BALB/c mice, used in a mating trial to determine whether maternal effects (in utero treatment with dexamethasone) have the ability to constrain sex allocation in laboratory mice. Physical body measurements were taken at maturity (seven weeks of age).

variable	description
body condition	calculated from the residuals of an ordinary least-squares linear regression of body mass and pes length [55]. Pes length is measured using digital callipers
anogenital distance	calculated as the distance between the anus and the genital opening. Measuring using digital callipers
digit ratio	digit ratio was calculated as the ratio of second to fourth digit on the hind right foot. Digit length is measured using digital callipers from the tip of the toe to the base of the footpad. Observers were blind to the treatment of the animal
blood glucose	blood glucose was measured using an Accu-Chek Performa Nano glucometer, from blood collected via tail tipping