Freshwater fish such as white sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus) are particularly
vulnerable to the effects of anthropogenically induced global warming. Critical thermal …

Abstract Brook Trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) have been widely introduced throughout the
world and are often considered as direct competitors with native salmonid species …

Critical thermal maximum (CT max) is widely used for measuring thermal tolerance but the
strong effect of acclimation on CT max is a likely source of variation within and among …

Understanding the resilience of ectotherms to high temperatures is essential because of the
influence of climate change on aquatic ecosystems. The ability of species to acclimate to …

Temperature is one of the most important abiotic factors regulating development and
biological processes in ectotherms. By 2050, climate change may result in temperature …

Chronic exposure to high temperatures may leave freshwater fishes vulnerable to
opportunistic pathogens, particularly during early life stages. Lake sturgeon, Acipenser …

Thermal tolerance and associated mechanisms are often tested via the critical thermal
maximum (CT max). The agitation temperature is a recently described thermal limit in fishes …

Climate change is a complex threat to freshwater ecosystems. Effects on aquatic species will
likely differ among populations depending on seasonal and spatial context, which makes a …

Critical thermal maximum (CTmax) is widely used to measure upper thermal tolerance in fish
but is rarely examined in embryos. Upper thermal limits generally depend on an individual's …

Physiological and environmental stressors can cause osmotic stress in fish hearts, leading
to a reduction in intracellular taurine concentration. Taurine is a β-amino acid known to …