Thermal sensitivity of spider crabs, as indicated by heart rate, rose under increasing levels of ocean acidification conditions. The results suggest a narrowing of the spider crab’s thermal window under moderate increases in ocean acidification. (Laboratory study)

Author(s): Walther, K.

Date: 2009

Link: https://bg.copernicus.org/articles/6/2207/2009/

Additional Topics:
Biological effects of OCA
Multiple stressors

Life Stages:
Adults

Marine Life:
Crustaceans

Parameters:
CO2 / pCO2
Temperature

Species Group:
Crabs