Table 1 Criteria for division of samples from red admirals into different classes based on the abdominal lipid content. Proportion and number of individuals assigned to each class in the two years of the study is also presented. Images of one example from each class is presented as Fig. 2
Fat Class | Criteria for inclusion | % of total (N) | |
|---|---|---|---|
2004 | 2005 | ||
0 | Abdominal compartment completely emptied of lipid | 9% (11) | 9% (8) |
1 | Large cavity in the abdominal lipid reserve | 32% (38) | 10% (9) |
2 | Small cavity in the abdominal lipid reserve | 24% (28) | 10% (9) |
3 | No visible cavity in lipid reserve, abdomen of normal size | 31% (37) | 25% (23) |
4 | Abdomen larger than normal because of substantial amounts of lipid, but not completely filled | 1% (1) | 17% (15) |
5 | Abdomen much larger than normal and completely filled with lipid | 3% (3) | 29% (26) |