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View article: Microbial and small zooplankton communities predict density of baleen whales in the southern California Current Ecosystem
Microbial and small zooplankton communities predict density of baleen whales in the southern California Current Ecosystem Open
Understanding the density of marine mammals is important for assessing population dynamics and evaluating the impacts of human activities on these species. In this work, we examine microorganisms that may be ecologically associated, whethe…
View article: Coastal marine heatwaves in the Santa Barbara Channel: decadal trends and ecological implications
Coastal marine heatwaves in the Santa Barbara Channel: decadal trends and ecological implications Open
Marine heatwaves (MHWs) are of increasing concern due to the emerging ecological and socioeconomic impacts on coastal ecosystems. Leveraging the data of the Santa Barbara Coastal Long-Term Ecological Research project, we analyzed the MHW e…
View article: Modeling Fertilization Outcome in a Changing World
Modeling Fertilization Outcome in a Changing World Open
Synopsis Marine organisms have complex life histories. For broadcast spawners, successful continuation of the population requires their small gametes to make contact in the water column for sufficiently long periods for fertilization to oc…
View article: Parentage influence on gene expression under acidification revealed through single‐embryo sequencing
Parentage influence on gene expression under acidification revealed through single‐embryo sequencing Open
The dissolution of anthropogenic carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) in seawater has altered its carbonate chemistry in the process of ocean acidification (OA). OA affects the viability of marine species. In particular, calcifying organisms and their e…
View article: The Whole is Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts: Large-scale Phenomena Arising from Small-scale Biophysical Processes
The Whole is Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts: Large-scale Phenomena Arising from Small-scale Biophysical Processes Open
Synopsis The symposium “Large-scale biological phenomena arising from small-scale biophysical processes” at the SICB 2023 Annual General Meeting focused on the cross-disciplinary exploration of emergent phenomena in biology. Interactions b…
View article: Common Interests Without Common Expertise: Reflections on Early-career Experiences in Cross-Disciplinary Research
Common Interests Without Common Expertise: Reflections on Early-career Experiences in Cross-Disciplinary Research Open
Synopsis Cross-disciplinary research enables us to tackle complex problems that require expertise from different fields. Such collaborations involve researchers who have different perspectives, communication styles, and knowledge bases, an…
View article: Effect of pH on the Early Development of the Biofouling Ascidian <i>Ciona robusta</i>.
Effect of pH on the Early Development of the Biofouling Ascidian <i>Ciona robusta</i>. Open
Ocean acidification (OA) impacts the survival, fertilization, and community structure of marine organisms across the world. However, some populations or species are considered more resilient than others, such as those that are invasive, gl…
View article: Synthesis of Thresholds of Ocean Acidification Impacts on Echinoderms
Synthesis of Thresholds of Ocean Acidification Impacts on Echinoderms Open
Assessing the vulnerability of marine invertebrates to ocean acidification (OA) requires an understanding of critical thresholds at which developmental, physiological, and behavioral traits are affected. To identify relevant thresholds for…
View article: A Tail’s Tale: Biomechanical Roles of Dorsal Thoracic Spine of Barnacle Nauplii
A Tail’s Tale: Biomechanical Roles of Dorsal Thoracic Spine of Barnacle Nauplii Open
Many marine invertebrates have complex life histories that begin with a planktonic larval stage. Similar to other plankton, these larval invertebrates often possess protruding body extensions, but their function beyond predator deterrence …
View article: Swimming kinematics and hydrodynamics of barnacle larvae throughout development
Swimming kinematics and hydrodynamics of barnacle larvae throughout development Open
Changes in size strongly influence organisms' ecological performances. For aquatic organisms, they can transition from viscosity- to inertia-dominated fluid regimes as they grow. Such transitions are often associated with changes in morpho…
View article: Temporal variability modulates pH impact on larval sea urchin development
Temporal variability modulates pH impact on larval sea urchin development Open
Coastal organisms reside in highly dynamic habitats. Global climate change is expected to alter not only the mean of the physical conditions experienced but also the frequencies and/or the magnitude of fluctuations of environmental factors…
View article: Evolution of Feeding Shapes Swimming Kinematics of Barnacle Naupliar Larvae: A Comparison between Trophic Modes
Evolution of Feeding Shapes Swimming Kinematics of Barnacle Naupliar Larvae: A Comparison between Trophic Modes Open
Synopsis A central goal in evolutionary biology is connecting morphological features with ecological functions. For marine invertebrate larvae, appendage movement determines locomotion, feeding, and predator avoidance ability. Barnacle lar…
View article: Documenting neotropical diversity of phoronids with <scp>DNA</scp> barcoding of planktonic larvae
Documenting neotropical diversity of phoronids with <span>DNA</span> barcoding of planktonic larvae Open
Phoronid larvae, actinotrochs, are beautiful and complicated organisms which have attracted as much, if not more, attention than their adult forms. We collected actinotrochs from the waters of the Pacific and Caribbean coasts of Panama, an…
View article: Phylogenetic, ecological and biomechanical constraints on larval form: A comparative morphological analysis of barnacle nauplii
Phylogenetic, ecological and biomechanical constraints on larval form: A comparative morphological analysis of barnacle nauplii Open
Barnacle naupliar larvae are differentiated from other zooplankton by their unique pair of frontal lateral horns, frontal filaments, and a pear-shaped cephalic shield. Their morphology impose constraints on their ecological functions and r…
View article: [Dataset:] The sea urchin Lytechinus variegatus lives close to the upper thermal limit for early development in a tropical lagoon
[Dataset:] The sea urchin Lytechinus variegatus lives close to the upper thermal limit for early development in a tropical lagoon Open
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View article: Seawater carbonate chemistry and larval swimming speed, spawning and settlement of a robust fouling bryozoan, Bugula neritina
Seawater carbonate chemistry and larval swimming speed, spawning and settlement of a robust fouling bryozoan, Bugula neritina Open
Few studies to date have investigated the effects of ocean acidification on non-reef forming marine invertebrates with non-feeding larvae. Here, we exposed adults of the bryozoan Bugula neritina and their larvae to lowered pH. We monitored…
View article: The sea urchin <i>Lytechinus variegatus</i> lives close to the upper thermal limit for early development in a tropical lagoon
The sea urchin <i>Lytechinus variegatus</i> lives close to the upper thermal limit for early development in a tropical lagoon Open
Thermal tolerance shapes organisms' physiological performance and limits their biogeographic ranges. Tropical terrestrial organisms are thought to live very near their upper thermal tolerance limits, and such small thermal safety factors p…
View article: Ontogenetic changes in larval swimming and orientation of pre-competent sea urchin <i>Arbacia punctulata</i> in turbulence
Ontogenetic changes in larval swimming and orientation of pre-competent sea urchin <i>Arbacia punctulata</i> in turbulence Open
Many marine organisms have complex life histories, having sessile adults and relying on the planktonic larvae for dispersal. Larvae swim and disperse in a complex fluid environment and the effect of ambient flow on larval behavior could in…