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Skeletal Mg content in common echinoderm species from Deception and Livingston Islands (South Shetland Islands, Antarctica) in the context of global change
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Echinoderms with high levels of magnesium (Mg) in their skeletons may be especially sensitive to ocean acidification, as the solubility of calcite increases with its Mg content. However, other structural characteristics and environmental/biological factors may affect skeletal solubility. To better understand which factors can influence skeletal mineralogy, we analyzed the Mg content of Antarctic echinoderms from Deception Island, an active volcano with reduced pH and relatively warm water temperatures, and Livingston Island. We found significant interclass and inter-and intraspecific differences in the Mg content, with asteroids exhibiting the highest levels, followed by ophiuroids and echinoids. Specimens exposed to hydrothermal fluids showed lower Mg levels, which may indicate local environmental effects. These patterns suggest that environmental factors such as seawater Mg 2+ /Ca 2+ ratio and temperature may influence the Mg content of some echinoderms and affect their susceptibility to future environmental changes.
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AZCÁRATE-GARCÍA, Tomás, ÁVILA ESCARTÍN, Conxita, FIGUEROLA BALAÑÁ, Blanca. Skeletal Mg content in common echinoderm species from Deception and Livingston Islands (South Shetland Islands, Antarctica) in the context of global change. _Marine Pollution Bulletin_. 2024. Vol. 199. [consulta: 5 de gener de 2026]. ISSN: 0025-326X. [Disponible a: https://hdl.handle.net/2445/222925]