Mussel larvae modify calcifying fluid carbonate chemistry to promote calcification
The sensitivity of mussel larvae to ocean acidification, particularly during the time of shell formation, remains uncertain. Here, the authors show that larvae can elevate calcium carbonate saturation state beneath their shell to enhance calcification, but this ability is compromised by ocean acidif...
| Published in: | Nature Communications |
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| Main Authors: | , , , , |
| Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2017
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-017-01806-8 https://doaj.org/article/0799afbb6bbf4c7db3e9aae3a49cf78b |
| Summary: | The sensitivity of mussel larvae to ocean acidification, particularly during the time of shell formation, remains uncertain. Here, the authors show that larvae can elevate calcium carbonate saturation state beneath their shell to enhance calcification, but this ability is compromised by ocean acidification. |
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