Metabolic responses to cold and warm extremes in the ocean
Juan G. Rubalcaba
Abstract
Temperature influences the geographical distribution of species, but its mechanisms are much debated. A new study in PLOS Biology suggests that metabolic constrains can arise in both warm and cold waters at the geographical range limits of marine species.
Topics & Concepts
BiologyRange (aeronautics)EcologyMetabolic activityPhysiologyMaterials scienceComposite materialPhysiological and biochemical adaptationsMarine Bivalve and Aquaculture StudiesOcean Acidification Effects and Responses