Table 5.
Model averaging summary showing the magnitude of effect and relative importance of different environmental variables in puddle habitats on the abundance of C. stellifer
| Environmental variable | Estimate (SE) | Relative variable importance | n (containing models) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intercept | 0.76 (0.49) | ||
| pH | − 0.31 (0.25) | 0.67 | 4 |
| Phosphorus | − 0.35 (0.35) | 0.66 | 5 |
| Electrical conductivity | − 0.12 (0.20) | 0.35 | 2 |
| Potassium | 0.22 (0.34) | 0.33 | 3 |
| Magnesium | − 0.17 (0.29) | 0.33 | 3 |
| Organic matter | − 0.10 (0.21) | 0.24 | 2 |
| Zinc | 0.04 (0.14) | 0.11 | 1 |
Abbreviation: SE, standard error