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Maternal and litter characteristics.
| Treatment | Saline | 10 mg/kg | 30 mg/kg | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of dams | 6 | 9 | 9 | |
| Number of litters | 6 | 9 | 9 | |
| Number of pups | 17 | 24 | 23 | |
| Number male | 8 | 12 | 12 | |
| Number female | 9 | 12 | 9 | |
| Number unknown | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Length of exposure (days) | 20.67 ± 0.49 | 21.33 ± 0.17 | 21.44 ± 0.29 | NS |
| Mean litter size |
2.83 ± 0.17 |
2.67 ± 0.29 |
2.44 ± 0.29 |
NS |
| Deaths | ||||
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| Unknown | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
