In vitro haematological parameters in samples taken from Atlantic cod acclimated to 7°C and equilibrated at 7, 20 and 24°C
| . | Acclimation temperature (°C) . | . | . | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| . | 7 . | 20 . | 24 . | ||
| Final haematocrit (%) | 18.7±0.4a | 17.3±0.2b | 16.9±0.6b | ||
| Final MCHC (g 100 ml−1) | 20.8±0.7a | 21.2±0.6a | 17.8±0.6b | ||
| P50 (kPa) | 3.3±0.4a | 5.1±0.3b | 6.0±0.4b | ||
| n | 2.3±0.3a | 3.7±0.4b | 3.9±0.1b | ||
| Hb-O2 (ml O2 100 ml−1 blood) at 13 kPa | 5.58±0.20a | 5.03±0.16a | 4.12±0.14b | ||
| . | Acclimation temperature (°C) . | . | . | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| . | 7 . | 20 . | 24 . | ||
| Final haematocrit (%) | 18.7±0.4a | 17.3±0.2b | 16.9±0.6b | ||
| Final MCHC (g 100 ml−1) | 20.8±0.7a | 21.2±0.6a | 17.8±0.6b | ||
| P50 (kPa) | 3.3±0.4a | 5.1±0.3b | 6.0±0.4b | ||
| n | 2.3±0.3a | 3.7±0.4b | 3.9±0.1b | ||
| Hb-O2 (ml O2 100 ml−1 blood) at 13 kPa | 5.58±0.20a | 5.03±0.16a | 4.12±0.14b | ||
Values shown are mean ± s.e.m. (N=5-6 at each temperature). Dissimilar letters within each row indicate values that are significantly different (P<0.05).