The Arctic spider crab (Hyas araneus) appears to have a threshold of ocean acidification beyond which it fails to acclimate. In a 10-week experiment, it had a limited ability to adjust to effects of ocean acidification with and without also experiencing a warmer temperature. (Laboratory study)

Author(s): Harms, L.

Date: 2014

Link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/1471-2164-15-789

Additional Topics:
Biological effects of OCA
Multiple stressors

Life Stages:
Adults

Marine Life:
Crustaceans

Parameters:
CO2 / pCO2
Temperature

Species Group:
Crabs