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 |
Initial haemolymph osmolarity values are means ± S.D.
For all species, P «0.001.