Sea urchin larvae normally have alkaline conditions (pH 9.5) in their stomachs. When larvae were exposed to ocean acidification conditions, the pH of their stomachs decreased. This change could reduce the efficiency of digestion and trigger extra feeding to make up for it.
Author(s): Stumpp, M.
Date: 2013
Link: https://www.nature.com/articles/nclimate2028
Additional Topics:
Biological effects of OCA
Life Stages:
Larvae
Marine Life:
Other invertebrates
Parameters:
pH
Species Group:
Sea urchins