Table 1.

Comparison of mean internal contraction ratios (ICR) between northern and Florida clams in July/August (summer) and March (winter)

SeasonRegionICRs.e.m.NP
Summer North 1.17 0.11 34 0.17 
Summer Florida 1.37 0.20 18  
Winter North 2.51 0.39 16 0.52 
Winter Florida 2.32 0.47 12  
SeasonRegionICRs.e.m.NP
Summer North 1.17 0.11 34 0.17 
Summer Florida 1.37 0.20 18  
Winter North 2.51 0.39 16 0.52 
Winter Florida 2.32 0.47 12  

Northern clams were acclimated to 10°C and Florida clams to 20°C for both seasons.

s.e.m., standard error of mean; P = two-tailed probability.

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