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