A species of copepod (Tisbe battagliai) had decreased reproduction and growth when exposed to ocean acidification conditions. Over time, these changes could result in smaller brood sizes, smaller females, and perhaps later maturing females, which could destabilize the food web. (Laboratory study)

Author(s): Fitzer, S.C.

Date: 2012

Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0022098112000871

Overview:
Scientific Literature

Additional Topics:
Biological effects of OCA
Calcification
Ecosystem services
Food web
Intergenerational effects
Reproduction

Life Stages:
Adults
Larvae

Marine Life:
Crustaceans

Parameters:
CO2 / pCO2

Species Group:
Copepods