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Bryozoan experiment

This experiment is comparing how bryozoan skeletons respond to solutions with different pH levels. This research is important to better understand the potential impacts of ocean acidification.

Rights: Dr Abby Smith, University of Otago

Published: 17 September 2009Size: 95.3 KB

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