Table 7.
5-FU decreased reproductive maturity and development in the second generation.
| Concentration (μM) | Percent Survival | Offspring produced / Adult Daphnid | Number of Molts | Age at First Brood | Length (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 100% | 87.5 ± 3.39 | 7.7 ± 0.21 | 7.0 ± 0.0 | 3.77 ± 0.06 |
| 0.2 | 100% | 33.9 ± 3.35** | 8.0 ± 0.0 | 16.0 ± 0.26** | 3.63 ± 0.02 |
| 0.8 | 100% | 0.9 ± 0.9** | 7.9 ± 0.41 | 21.7 ± 0.3** | 3.37 ± 0.08** |
Statistical Analysis was performed by one-way ANOVA;
indicates a significance of p < .001 and
indicates a significance of p < 0.0001 (n = 10)