Linear regression equations describing the effect of initial haemolymph osmotic status of the scorpion (x), expressed as deviation from the sample mean, on the osmotic change as a result of feeding(y)
Species
.
Initial osmolarity (mOsm 1-1)
.
Equation
.
N
.
r2
.
B. judaicus
553±36
y=-0.86x+12.03
66
0.68
L. quinquestriatus
573±36
y=-0.88x+48.49
124
0.56
S. m. fuscus
505±52
y=-0.50x+72.36
90
0.26
S. m. palmatus
488±45
y=-0.60x+77.05
176
0.31
Species
.
Initial osmolarity (mOsm 1-1)
.
Equation
.
N
.
r2
.
B. judaicus
553±36
y=-0.86x+12.03
66
0.68
L. quinquestriatus
573±36
y=-0.88x+48.49
124
0.56
S. m. fuscus
505±52
y=-0.50x+72.36
90
0.26
S. m. palmatus
488±45
y=-0.60x+77.05
176
0.31
Initial haemolymph osmolarity values are means ± S.D.