Spider crabs were not able to fully buffer their internal pH when exposed to ocean acidification conditions for 12 days. Behavior of the crabs was not impaired by ocean acidification conditions or acute heat stress when they happened separately, but it was when both occurred at the same time. (Laboratory study)

Author(s): Zittier, Z.M.

Date: 2013

Link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00227-012-2073-8

Overview:
Educational Materials
Scientific Literature

Additional Topics:
Biological effects of OCA
Multiple stressors

Life Stages:
Adults

Marine Life:
Crustaceans

Parameters:
CO2 / pCO2
Temperature

Species Group:
Crabs