Table 2 Growth-related parameters of sea bass larvae administered a low PHB dose from mouth opening onwards (LMO), a low PHB dose from first feeding onwards (LFF), a high PHB dose from mouth opening onwards (HMO), a high PHB dose from first feeding onwards (HFF) or no PHB (control), respectively. 10 larvae per tank were sampled at 22 dph. Values represent mean ± SEM. Furthermore, the mixed-effect model results are shown (F-value and p-value; degrees of freedom/residual degrees of freedom for all parameters: 4/10).

From: Poly-β-hydroxybutyrate administration during early life: effects on performance, immunity and microbial community of European sea bass yolk-sac larvae

Growth-related parameters

22 dph (end of experiment)

Control

LMO

LFF

HMO

HFF

F

p

Dry weight (µg)

314 ± 18

386 ± 32

332 ± 25

378 ± 25

364 ± 23

0.7

0.61

Total length (mm)

8.0 ± 0.1

8.3 ± 0.2

8.2 ± 0.1

8.4 ± 0.2

8.4 ± 0.1

0.5

0.72

Condition1 (µg mm−3)

0.61 ± 0.03

0.63 ± 0.03

0.58 ± 0.03

0.62 ± 0.02

0.61 ± 0.03

0.6

0.66

  1. 1Fulton’s condition factor K = (W/L3).