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Table 2 Spawning success in out-of season breeding trials (Winter 2011–2012)

From: Efficient induction of spawning of Northern leopard frogs (Lithobates pipiens)during and outside the natural breeding season

Spawning in L. pipiens

Egg masses (%)

%Fert

Trial 1 - GnRH-A+MET

3/7 (43)

47 ± 35

Trial 2 - GnRH-A priming, GnRH-A+MET

11/12 (92)****

85 ± 15*

  1. Data were analysed with Fisher’s Exact test (Egg Masses; ****p=0.0001) and T- Test (% Fert; percent fertilization, * p=0.046). See Methods for details on the 2 trials.
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