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Cell Biology
Laurent Formery, Axel Wakefield, Maeva Gesson, Ludovic Toisoul, Guy Lhomond, Laurent Gilletta, Regis Lasbleiz, Michael Schubert, Jenifer C. C. Croce
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive description of the development of the sea urchin species Paracentrotus lividus, including details on embryonic, larval, and juvenile stages. It is an important resource for researchers in the fields of ecotoxicology, developmental biology, and evolutionary studies, as well as those interested in using marine invertebrates as alternative model systems for biomedical investigations.
FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Alessandra Gallo, Carola Murano, Rosaria Notariale, Davide Caramiello, Elisabetta Tosti, Stefano Cecchini Gualandi, Raffaele Boni
Summary: Short-term heat stress (HS) causes changes in the immune and reproductive systems of female sea urchins, leading to functional alterations in the cells involved in these activities.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Petra Buric, Ivana Carapar, Dijana Pavicic-Hamer, Ines Kovacic, Lara Jurkovic, Maja Dutour Sikiric, Darija Domazet Jurasin, Nevenka Mikac, Niko Bacic, Daniel Mark Lyons
Summary: Different sizes of silver nanoparticles have different effects on the embryogenesis of Mediterranean sea urchins. Smaller nanoparticles have higher toxicity, while larger nanoparticles have a dose-dependent effect. The toxicity is mainly attributed to the oxidative dissolution rate of the nanoparticles.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
J. I. Bertucci, A. Juez, J. Bellas
Summary: The combined effects of ocean acidification and microplastic pollution on the early development of Paracentrotus lividus were studied. The results showed that both ocean acidification and microplastics can alter the growth and morphology of the embryo, with observed differences in morphology related to decreased width of larvae. The changes in larvae shape could affect their buoyancy and ability to obtain and ingest food.
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Tihana Marceta, Lisa Locatello, Silvia Alban, Mohamad Sofi Abu Hassan, Nik-Nurasyikin Nik Mohmmad Azmi, Livio Finos, Denis Badocco, Maria Gabriella Marin
Summary: This study investigated the phenotypic changes of sperm and larvae of the sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus in response to different pH conditions experienced by the parents during gametogenesis. The research showed that offspring from parents exposed to low pH did not exhibit an increased ability to cope with ocean acidification.
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
J. I. Bertucci, J. Bellas
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the potential risk of the combined effect of global change factors and microplastic pollution on the growth and development of the sea urchin P. lividus. The results showed that exposure to decreased pH and microplastic caused a significant decrease in larval growth, while an increase in water temperature added additional stress, resulting in lower growth and altered development of the sea urchin larvae. The combined stress of ocean warming, acidification, and microplastic pollution may threaten sea urchin populations and have a potential impact on coastal ecosystems.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
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Engineering, Marine
Maissa Gharbi, Francesca Glaviano, Serena Federico, Bruno Pinto, Anna Di Cosmo, Maria Costantini, Valerio Zupo
Summary: The aim of this study is to develop artificial feeds for the post-larvae of Paracentrotus lividus in order to improve production skills. Various natural and prepared components were tested, and a feed composed of spirulina and Ulva rigida was found to be the most effective. Statistical analyses showed that this diet had a positive impact on the growth, behavior, and survival rates of post-larvae. In addition, the efficacy of prepared feeds in the sea urchin aquaculture system was demonstrated, as they facilitated manipulation and control of the culture procedures for the satisfactory growth of P. lividus post-larvae.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
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Biology
Paolo Solari, Giorgia Sollai, Viviana Pasquini, Angelica Giglioli, Roberto Crnjar, Piero Addis
Summary: This study investigates the chemical sensitivity of the Mediterranean sea urchin to a blue-green alga and several amino acids. The results show that the algae and amino acids have a strong stimulating effect on the sea urchin, suggesting their potential value in sea urchin aquaculture.
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Environmental Sciences
Luca Grosso, Arnold Rakaj, Alessandra Fianchini, Lorenzo Tancioni, Salvatrice Vizzini, Charles-Francois Boudouresque, Michele Scardi
Summary: Investigations on the trophic requirements of different life cycle stages of Paracentrotus lividus showed that higher animal supplements are needed during the juvenile stage, while lower animal supplements are required during the subadult and adult stages. The study revealed that the growth and energy allocation of P. lividus varied with the size after metamorphosis, leading to changes in macronutrient requirements.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Isabel Casal-Porras, Rocio Jimenez-Ramos, Eva Zubia, Fernando G. Brun
Summary: Herbivory is a fundamental process regulating ecosystems on land and in the sea, but the relationships between seagrasses and consumers are not fully understood. This study focused on the feeding behavior of the sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus on two seagrass species, finding that nutritional properties have a greater impact than chemical traits. Additionally, it demonstrated for the first time the deterrent properties of rosmarinic acid and sulphated flavonoids produced by Z. noltei.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Miguel Angel Villa-Arce, Mauricio Munoz-Ochoa, Gustavo Hernandez-Carmona, Margarita Mendoza-Cruz, Carlos Alonso Godinez-Perez, Nurenskaya Velez-Arellano
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of reducing polyphenols in the feed on the feeding preference of abalone. Two feeds were formulated, one with reduced polyphenols and one without. The results showed that abalone were more attracted to and consumed the feed with reduced polyphenols, indicating that it can be a suitable replacement for rehydrated algae as a feed source for juvenile abalone.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
(2023)
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Hanan Ouchene, Najat Hafidi, Hassan Elouizgani, Jamila Hermas
Summary: This study aimed to describe the variations of physiological indices and feeding behavior in Paracentrotus lividus populations from the southern coast of Morocco. The research found a consistent annual gametogenic cycle between December and February, with a single spawning period between March and August. The sea urchins primarily consume several algae species, according to gut content analysis.
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Fisheries
Maria Joao Correia, Patricia Mega Lopes, Pedro M. M. Santos, David Jacinto, David Mateus, Francesco Maresca, Bernardo Ruivo Quintella, Teresa Cruz, Silvia Lourenco, Ana Pombo, Jose Lino Costa
Summary: In this study, field experiments were conducted to test the usefulness of refuges and calcein marking for releasing juvenile sea urchins. The results showed the importance of using shelters to provide protection and validated the efficiency of the calcein tagging protocol for in situ monitoring.
AQUATIC LIVING RESOURCES
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Adriana Rodriguez, Jose Carlos Hernandez, Alberto Brito, Sabrina Clemente
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MARINE BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY
(2017)
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Ecology
Thomas A. Ebert, Louis M. Barr, James L. Bodkin, Dirk Burcham, Dominique Bureau, Henry S. Carson, Nancy L. Caruso, Jennifer E. Caselle, Jeremy T. Claisse, Sabrina Clemente, Kathryn Davis, Paul M. Detwiler, John D. Dixon, David O. Duggins, John M. Engle, James A. Estes, Scott D. Groth, Benjamin M. Grupe, Peter Halmay, Kyle P. Hebert, Jose C. Hernandez, Laura J. Jurgens, Peter E. Kalvass, Michael C. Kenner, Brenda Konar, David J. Kushner, Lynn C. Lee, David L. Leighton, Gabriela Montano-Moctezuma, J. Eric Munk, Irma Olguin, Julio S. Palleiro, David O. Parker, John S. Pearse, Daniel J. Pondella, Laura Rogers-Bennett, Stephen C. Schroeter, Andrew Olaf Shelton, Jorge Sonnenholzner, Ian K. Taniguchi, Glenn R. VanBlaricom, Jane C. Watson, Benjamin P. Weitzman, Jonathan P. Williams, Jennifer Yakimishyn, Zane Zhang
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Environmental Sciences
Eliseba Garcia, Sabrina Clemente, Jose Carlos Hernandez
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eliseba Garcia, Jose Carlos Hernandez, Sabrina Clemente
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Ecology
Sara Gonzalez-Delgado, Cataixa Lopez, Alberto Brito, Sabrina Clemente
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2018)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Cataixa Lopez, James D. Reimer, Alberto Brito, David Simon, Sabrina Clemente, Mariano Hernandez
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Ecology
C. Lopez, S. Clemente, S. Moreno, O. Ocana, R. Herrera, L. Moro, O. Monterroso, A. Rodriguez, A. Brito
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Enrique Lozano-Bilbao, Sabrina Clemente, Jose Maria Espinosa, Alba Jurado-Ruzafa, Gonzalo Lozano, Joana Raimundo, Arturo Hardisso, Carmen Rubio, Dailos Gonzalez-Weller, Sebastian Jimenez, Angel J. Gutierrez
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ana R. Diaz-Marrero, Miriam C. Rodriguez Gonzalez, Alberto Hernandez Creus, Adriana Rodriguez Hernandez, Jose J. Fernandez
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2019)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
C. Lopez, S. Moreno, A. Brito, S. Clemente
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jose Carlos Mendoza, Sabrina Clemente, Jose Carlos Hernandez
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Ecology
Adriana Rodriguez, Marti Vilanova, Alberto Brito
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Emily Curren, Sandric Chee Yew Leong
Summary: Microplastics in marine ecosystems serve as microhabitats for diverse toxic plankton species, including viable resting cysts of dinoflagellates. The diversity of plankton communities on the plastisphere is influenced by anthropogenic factors. This study highlights the importance of plastics as vectors for the transport of harmful opportunistic species in the marine environment.
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Vladimir G. Dvoretsky, Alexander G. Dvoretsky
Summary: The Barents Sea, as the largest Arctic shelf region, plays a vital role in supporting commercial fisheries. The ecosystem of this region is significantly influenced by both warm Atlantic Water (AW) and cold Arctic Water (ARW), resulting in distinct frontal zones. This study found that copepod populations, particularly herbivorous copepods, were most abundant and productive in the Polar Front, as well as in the eastern frontal zones. The geographic positions of sampling stations, depth, and chlorophyll a concentration were identified as the main factors influencing copepod biomass and production.
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alberto Rovellini, Charlotte L. Mortimer, Matthew R. Dunn, Elizabeth A. Fulton, Jamaluddin Jompa, Abdul Haris, James J. Bell
Summary: This study compared the structural complexity of coral- and sponge-dominated areas of an Indonesian coral reef using 3D photogrammetry. The results showed that smaller-scale refugia were reduced in sponge-dominated reefs, potentially impacting smaller reef fauna.
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)