
Impact of Climate Change on Ecosystems
Analyze the physiological and ecological responses of organisms to global warming and ocean acidification. Evaluate the resilience of coral reefs and other vulnerable ecosystems.
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Analyze the physiological and ecological responses of organisms to global warming and ocean acidification. Evaluate the resilience of coral reefs and other vulnerable ecosystems.
Key Questions
- How does ocean acidification affect calcifying marine organisms?
- What are the physiological limits of thermal tolerance in ectotherms?
- How do shifting climate zones alter species distributions?
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