Results

Conclusion:

The first hypothesis was accepted crayfish given Alisma had lower blood sugar than the control. The second hypothesis was accepted crayfish given Alisma had secrete less ammonia than the control. The third hypothesis was rejected crayfish given Alisma consumed less oxygen than the control.

The Effects of Alisma on the Blood Sugar, Dissolved Oxygen, and Ammonia Levels on Procambaraus clarkii

Hypothesis:

H₁: Crayfish given treated with Alisma will have lower blood sugar than the control.

H₂: Crayfish given treated with Alisma will secrete less ammonia than the control.

H₃: Crayfish given treated with Alisma will consume less oxygen than the control.

Significance:

The purpose of this experiment is to see the effect of Alisma on the red swamp crayfish blood sugar levels, dissolved oxygen, and ammonia levels. This would be used as a possible experimental hyperglycemic treatment.