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Table 4 Best fit phylogenetic generalized linear models (∆AICc < 3) explaining sperm length in snails

From: Breeding system, shell size and age at sexual maturity affect sperm length in stylommatophoran gastropods

Model

Model specification

AICc

∆AICc

Weight

Snail1

Sperm length ~ 1 + Age + Max

674.4

0.00

0.266

Snail2

Sperm length ~ 1 + Age + Breeding + Max

674.9

0.42

0.216

Snail3

Sperm length ~ 1 + Age + Habitat + Max

676.0

1.52

0.124

Snail4

Sperm length ~ 1 + Age + Max + Reproduction

676.4

1.92

0.102

Snail5

Sperm length ~ 1 + Breeding + Habitat + Max + Shape

676.8

2.36

0.082

Snail6

Sperm length ~ 1 + Age + Lifespan + Max

676.9

2.43

0.079

Snail7

Sperm length ~ 1 + Age + Habitat + Max + Shape

677.2

2.81

0.065

Snail8

Sperm length ~ 1 + Age + Breeding + Max + Shape

677.3

2.82

0.065

  1. Age: age at sexual maturity; Breeding: breeding system; Habitat: habitat specificity; Max: maximum shell dimension; Shape: shell shape; Reproduction: Reproductive mode
  2. Sample size: 50 species