Spatio-temporal variability of polychaete colonization at volcanic CO2 vents indicates high tolerance to ocean acidification
Ocean acidification is predicted to have negative effects on marine biota, resulting in the loss of biodiversity and changes in marine ecosystem structure and function. However, some species and life stages may be capable of thriving in low pH conditions, either due to their natural ability to toler...
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ftuninapoliparth:oai:ricerca.uniparthenope.it:11367/125796 2024-04-21T08:09:37+00:00 Spatio-temporal variability of polychaete colonization at volcanic CO2 vents indicates high tolerance to ocean acidification Elena Ricevuto K. J. Kroeker F. Ferrigno F. Micheli M. C. Gambi Ricevuto, Elena Kroeker, K. J. Ferrigno, F. Micheli, F. Gambi, M. C. 2014 https://hdl.handle.net/11367/125796 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00227-014-2555-y eng eng info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/wos/WOS:000345050800016 volume:161 issue:12 firstpage:2909 lastpage:2919 numberofpages:11 journal:MARINE BIOLOGY https://hdl.handle.net/11367/125796 doi:10.1007/s00227-014-2555-y info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/scopus/2-s2.0-84911808458 info:eu-repo/semantics/article 2014 ftuninapoliparth https://doi.org/10.1007/s00227-014-2555-y 2024-03-28T01:12:57Z Ocean acidification is predicted to have negative effects on marine biota, resulting in the loss of biodiversity and changes in marine ecosystem structure and function. However, some species and life stages may be capable of thriving in low pH conditions, either due to their natural ability to tolerate stressful low pH-high pCO(2) conditions and/or alteration of species interactions caused by changes in pH profiles, or due to evolutionary trade-offs. A better understanding of which species may be capable of tolerating ocean acidification can guide future research into the mechanisms for physiological and ecological resilience to future carbon dioxide (CO2) conditions. We investigated the colonization of selected polychaete species along a pH gradient originating from shallow, coastal volcanic CO2 vents (Ischia, Italy). Colonization was quantified by exposing artificial invertebrate collectors attached to the substratum for 30 days during different periods of the year (late spring, fall and late winter). Three species, Amphiglena mediterranea, Platynereis dumerilii and Syllis prolifera, were present and abundant along the gradient throughout the year. All three species were significantly more abundant in the most acidified areas, confirming their high tolerance and capacity to cope with very low pH. Abundances of all three species were compared to data previously collected via collectors suspended in the water column. More individuals were found in the collectors attached to the substratum, suggesting that abundances may have previously been underestimated. This is likely due to the close proximity of these collectors with the natural rocky substratum. All three species exhibited similar temporal variability, consistent with their life cycle and reproductive biology. Our results demonstrate high tolerance of the species for low and variable pH and corroborate their use as robust models to explore the capacity to cope with low pH-high pCO(2) conditions, both in the natural vent systems and in the laboratory. Article in Journal/Newspaper Ocean acidification Università degli Studi di Napoli "Parthenope": CINECA IRIS Marine Biology 161 12 2909 2919 |
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Ocean acidification is predicted to have negative effects on marine biota, resulting in the loss of biodiversity and changes in marine ecosystem structure and function. However, some species and life stages may be capable of thriving in low pH conditions, either due to their natural ability to tolerate stressful low pH-high pCO(2) conditions and/or alteration of species interactions caused by changes in pH profiles, or due to evolutionary trade-offs. A better understanding of which species may be capable of tolerating ocean acidification can guide future research into the mechanisms for physiological and ecological resilience to future carbon dioxide (CO2) conditions. We investigated the colonization of selected polychaete species along a pH gradient originating from shallow, coastal volcanic CO2 vents (Ischia, Italy). Colonization was quantified by exposing artificial invertebrate collectors attached to the substratum for 30 days during different periods of the year (late spring, fall and late winter). Three species, Amphiglena mediterranea, Platynereis dumerilii and Syllis prolifera, were present and abundant along the gradient throughout the year. All three species were significantly more abundant in the most acidified areas, confirming their high tolerance and capacity to cope with very low pH. Abundances of all three species were compared to data previously collected via collectors suspended in the water column. More individuals were found in the collectors attached to the substratum, suggesting that abundances may have previously been underestimated. This is likely due to the close proximity of these collectors with the natural rocky substratum. All three species exhibited similar temporal variability, consistent with their life cycle and reproductive biology. Our results demonstrate high tolerance of the species for low and variable pH and corroborate their use as robust models to explore the capacity to cope with low pH-high pCO(2) conditions, both in the natural vent systems and in the laboratory. |
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Elena Ricevuto K. J. Kroeker F. Ferrigno F. Micheli M. C. Gambi Spatio-temporal variability of polychaete colonization at volcanic CO2 vents indicates high tolerance to ocean acidification |
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Spatio-temporal variability of polychaete colonization at volcanic CO2 vents indicates high tolerance to ocean acidification |
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Spatio-temporal variability of polychaete colonization at volcanic CO2 vents indicates high tolerance to ocean acidification |
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Spatio-temporal variability of polychaete colonization at volcanic CO2 vents indicates high tolerance to ocean acidification |
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Spatio-temporal variability of polychaete colonization at volcanic CO2 vents indicates high tolerance to ocean acidification |
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Spatio-temporal variability of polychaete colonization at volcanic CO2 vents indicates high tolerance to ocean acidification |
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spatio-temporal variability of polychaete colonization at volcanic co2 vents indicates high tolerance to ocean acidification |
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