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Ocean Acidification Leads to Broadening of Crab Predators and Faster Predation Rate on Mussels

Creator:

Corliss, Katherine M., Toner, Miranda M., and Britsch, Melissa

Abstract:

Ocean acidification is caused by the dissolved carbon dioxide in the oceans lowering the amount of free carbonate ions. This is turn, affects the ability of calcifying organisms like mussels to build thick shells to protect against predation. Mussels are often preyed upon by both specialist crabs, like Red Rock...

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Ocean acidification is causing increased predation on Mytilus californianus by specialist and generalist crabs

Creator:

Toner, Miranda M.

Abstract:

Ocean acidification is negatively impacting organisms that use calcium carbonate to form their shells. Increasing OA conditions are putting a strain on these calcareous animals by weakening their shells, thus causing them to become more vulnerable to predation. Worsening shell integrity may lead to a decline in hard-shelled prey populations...

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Research Paper