In the early life stages of a coralline alga, mortality and growth abnormalities increased with small changes in pH. However, rate of growth remained similar, potentially by re-directing energy from other life processes. (Laboratory study)
Author(s): Baradassi, F.
Date: 2013
Link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00227-013-2260-2
Overview:
Scientific Literature
Additional Topics:
Biological effects of OCA
Calcification
Mortality
Marine Life:
Seaweed and seagrasses
Parameters:
pH
Species Group:
Coralline algae