2.9. Statistical analysis
All experiments were run in triplicate using three different lots
of clams. Data were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) and
mean comparisons were carried out using Duncan’s multiple range
test (Steel & Torrie, 1980). Statistical analysis was performed using
the statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS for windows: SPSS
Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). The results with P < 0.05 were considered to
be statistically significant.