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Panich52

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Thu Aug 13, 2015, 11:12 AM Aug 2015

Are marine organisms evolving to protect their young in response to ocean acidification?

Are marine organisms evolving to protect their young in response to ocean acidification?

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/08/150812110521.htm

Marine organisms living in acidified waters exhibit a tendency to nurture their offspring to a greater extent than those in more regular conditions.
Scientists have found that polychaete worms located around volcanic vents in the Mediterranean grow and develop their eggs within the protection of the family unit -- in contrast to closely-related species that release them into the water column to fend for themselves.


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Are marine organisms evolving to protect their young in response to ocean acidification? (Original Post) Panich52 Aug 2015 OP
is the water around volcanic vents high in acid content? Javaman Aug 2015 #1

Javaman

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1. is the water around volcanic vents high in acid content?
Fri Aug 14, 2015, 12:00 PM
Aug 2015

if so, then they will live.

shell fish are already showing pitting and soft shells due to acidification.

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