Table 1.

Water absorption rates of intestinal sacs prepared from freshwater- and seawater-adapted eels

Rate (mg cm−1h−1)*
Pressure (kPa)FreshwaterSeawaterRatio†
0.5 3.78 14.00 3.70 
1.0 6.26 21.77 3.48 
3.0 10.56 28.87 2.73 
Rate (mg cm−1h−1)*
Pressure (kPa)FreshwaterSeawaterRatio†
0.5 3.78 14.00 3.70 
1.0 6.26 21.77 3.48 
3.0 10.56 28.87 2.73 
*

Water absorption rate was calculated from the linear regression during a 0-120 min period.

†

Ratio of water absorption rate in seawater-adapted eel to that in freshwater-adapted eel.

View Large
Close Modal
This Feature Is Available To Subscribers Only

or Create an Account

Close Modal
Close Modal
This site uses cookies. By continuing to use our website, you are agreeing to our privacy policy.
Accept