A predicted worldwide fall in ocean alkalinity could have subtle effects on a small shoreline snail, shutting down one of its best defenses against crab predators, researchers say.
CRUSH THIS. Common periwinkles grow extrathick shells when crabs are nearby, unless the water becomes too acidic. Rundle
The surface waters of the world’s oceans are slightly alkaline.
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