Relative growth of selected structures in males and females of Pontonia manningi.

The regression equations, correlation coefficients (adjusted for d.f.), standard errors of the slopes (SEs), and the allometric status of each studied variable are shown (CL, PL, and AL = carapace length, length of the propodus of the major cheliped, and length of the second abdominal pleuron, respectively). ANCOVAs were used to test for differences in PL and AL between males and females. See text for details.