Table 2.
NoB family sex ratio in fifteen families of Metriaclima lombardoi.
| NoB Family | Initial # of progeny | # of confirmed males | # of confirmed females | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A003 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 42.9 |
| A006 | 39 | 5 | 8 | 38.5 |
| A009 | 36 | 5 | 6 | 45.5 |
| A011 | 35 | 7 | 9 | 43.8 |
| A013 | 48 | 4 | 2 | 66.7 |
| A017 | 45 | 2 | 4 | 33.3 |
| A022 | 64 | 5 | 5 | 50.0 |
| A024 | 39 | 3 | 3 | 50.0 |
| A026 | 31 | 5 | 4 | 55.6 |
| A027 | 43 | 9 | 12 | 42.9 |
| A028 | 40 | 10 | 11 | 47.6 |
| A029 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 40.0 |
| A032 | 42 | 5 | 6 | 45.5 |
| A033 | 29 | 14 | 5 | 73.7 |
| A034 | 53 | 9 | 9 | 50.0 |
| Total: 90 | Total: 94 | Mean: 48.4 |
Sex ratio is reported as the percentage of male progeny. Sex was determined by dissection and inspection of the gonads. Only individuals surviving to sexual maturity could be confirmed as male or female.