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SUBMITTER: Milazzo M
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4971210 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jul
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Milazzo Marco M Cattano Carlo C Alonzo Suzanne H SH Foggo Andrew A Gristina Michele M Rodolfo-Metalpa Riccardo R Sinopoli Mauro M Spatafora Davide D Stiver Kelly A KA Hall-Spencer Jason M JM
Proceedings. Biological sciences 20160701 1835
Fish exhibit impaired sensory function and altered behaviour at levels of ocean acidification expected to occur owing to anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions during this century. We provide the first evidence of the effects of ocean acidification on reproductive behaviour of fish in the wild. Satellite and sneaker male ocellated wrasse (Symphodus ocellatus) compete to fertilize eggs guarded by dominant nesting males. Key mating behaviours such as dominant male courtship and nest defence did no ...[more]