The increasing abundances of the thermophilous black sea urchin Arbacia lixula in the
Mediterranean Sea are attributed to the Western Mediterranean warming. However, few …

Gadolinium (Gd), a metal of the lanthanide series used as contrast agent for magnetic
resonance imaging, is released into the aquatic environment. We investigated the effects of …

Abstract The embryotoxicity of CuO NPs was evaluated in the black sea urchin Arbacia lixula
embryos, by using 24-well plates. Fertilized eggs were exposed to five doses of CuO NPs …

We studied the reproductive cycle of the sea urchin Arbacia lixula in a subtidal population
from northeast Spain over four years using a gonadosomatic index (GSI) and gonad …

Sea urchins have been used as a source of food from prehistoric times and as a research
animal model since the 19th century. They presently are harvested in many parts of the …

The annual reproductive cycle comprises steady gametogenic activities that synchronize
gonadal maturation and spawning rhythms, which are important for aquatic organisms …

Ascidians are one of the most important taxa in fouling communities of artificial structures.
These organisms can establish new populations and successfully invade new areas …

The distribution of the sea urchin Arbacia lixula, a warm affinity species, has been
expanding in the Mediterranean Sea. To address questions on potential for future success of …

Rising sea surface temperatures affect the feeding behaviour and reproductive success of
many coastal benthic invertebrates. This experimental study investigated the effects of …

The relative size of the Aristotle's lantern of most sea urchins varies in relation to the food
availability and it is often used to infer the availability of food of the environment. The aim of …