Table 3. Comparison of zooplankton abundance in relation to the size classes between the non-green tide period (NGTP) and green tide period (GTP) during summer (June–August) at the sampling station.
| Variables | NGTP | GTP | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abundance (ind. m−3) | |||
| 0.3–0.5 mm | 5,610.7 ± 1,367.8 | 2,265.4 ± 384.0 | 0.059 |
| 0.5–1.0 mm | 2,924.7 ± 881.5 | 658.6 ± 122.7 | 0.035 |
| 1.0–2.0 mm | 193.4 ± 67.7 | 91.4 ± 42.5 | 0.191 |
| 2.0–4.0 mm | 36.0 ± 15.4 | 12.7 ± 5.7 | 0.183 |
| >4.0 mm | 15.3 ± 10.8 | 16.0 ± 9.7 | 0.964 |
Note:
Differences in abundance of size class between the two defined periods were tested by Wilcoxon test. Abundance values are average ± SE. Bold value corresponds to significant P-value at 0.05.