Abstract Summary
The present study analyses how climate change aspects affect morphological and biomechanical features of bivalve shells, specifically the Chilean oyster Argopecten purpuratus. Specimens were raised in a controlled environment and exposed to different pH and temperature conditions. Morphological and micromechanical evaluations were conducted. As a result, it can be concluded that altering environmental conditions affects the mechanical performance of shells in a deleterious manner.
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