Biomineralization and biomechanical trade-offs under heterogeneous environments in the eastern oyster Crassostrea virginica
L. Telesca, B. K. Linsley, L. Witek, B. Hönisch
This study quantifies spatial patterns of shell biomineralization and biomechanical properties in eastern oysters across estuarine gradients, revealing salinity-driven compensatory adjustments in shell structure and mechanical performance.
bioRxiv · Nov 28, 2023 · PreprintEcology