Table 3.
Effect of the AVT hormone on parturition in the lined seahorses.
Dose (ng/g body weight) | Total no. of seahorses | Standard length of larvae (mm) | Yolk sac diameter (mm) |
---|---|---|---|
0 (Saline) | 6 | 7.82 ± 0.02 | <0.05 |
50 (Vasotocin) | 6 | 6.73 ± 0.05* | 0.94 ± 0.03* |
500 (Vasotocin) | 6 | 6.24 ± 0.03* | 0.85 ± 0.02* |
Values shown are means ± standard errors. *Significantly (P < 0.05) different from control.