In green sea urchins from the Baltic Sea, the spines appear to be vulnerable to ocean acidification, which might reduce the urchins’ protection against predators. Intestinal epithelia may play a role in mediating acid-base balance in the urchin. (Laboratory study)
Author(s): Holtmann, W.C.
Date: 2013
Link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00227-013-2257-x
Overview:
Scientific Literature
Additional Topics:
Biological effects of OCA
Calcification
Food web
Geographic Areas:
Global
Life Stages:
Adults
Marine Life:
Other invertebrates
Parameters:
CO2 / pCO2
Species Group:
Sea urchins