King scallops in Norway clapped their shells (an escape response) with less force after being exposed to ocean acidification conditions for at least 30 days. The number of claps was unchanged, however. Ocean acidification also narrows the thermal tolerance range of scallops, resulting in elevated vulnerability to temperature extremes. These effects of ocean acidification could affect scallop survival in the future. (Laboratory study)
Author(s): Schalkhausser, B., et al.
Date: 2013
Link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00227-012-2057-8
Overview:
Educational Materials
Scientific Literature
Additional Topics:
Biological effects of OCA
Geographic Areas:
Global
Life Stages:
Adults
Marine Life:
Mollusks
Parameters:
CO2 / pCO2
pH
Temperature
Species Group:
Scallops