Sentences with phrase «of sea urchins»

Byrne et al. [61] characterize the stunting effect of ocean acidification on the arm growth response of echinoplutei larvae of 15 species of sea urchin from different climatic regions (tropical, temperate, polar) and with different bathymetric distributions (intertidal and subtidal).

When the compressed material was introduced into laboratory tanks, the spines of sea urchins and the shells of mollusks dissolved.

Using larvae of sea urchins as test examples, scientists from HKUST and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution found that these little creatures actively modify their swimming speeds in response to ambient flow conditions.

We are currently investigating one such protein found inside the spicules of a sea urchin embryo to understand what makes these proteins such efficient «brick organizers.»»

Sea otters are recovering in key areas of southern and central California, and through their role as an apex predator they are helping to restore ecosystem health by keeping populations of sea urchins in check and preying on invasive species, for example.

«A friend came to Little Park and brought me a tray of sea urchin from Hokkaido.

«Sea urchin protein provides insights into self - assembly of skeletal structures: Researchers are investigating a protein found inside the spicules of a sea urchin embryo to understand what makes these proteins such efficient «brick organizers».»

Wrasse consume many molluscs and crustaceans, and play a key role controlling populations of sea urchins that can deplete seafloor kelp forests — vital sanctuaries for many marine species including young cod.

And the radiating shape of sea urchins show us how to minimize the distance of transporting materials from a central location.

At Cepor Cepor you will be diving down a channel between two granite islands, and as you expect, with rocky boulders comes a lot of sea urchins.

A poles - to - tropics assay of sea urchins shows significant impacts on larvae.

British Columbia has likewise seen seafood export success, selling millions of dollars» worth of sea urchins to the country.

And don't be surprised if, after a white Negroni and a plate of sea urchin spaghetti, you're researching local real estate on your phone.

The visual systems of sea urchins, mantis shrimp and other creatures are broadening scientists» understanding of what qualifies as an eye, Susan Milius reported in «Strange visions» (SN: 5/28/16, p. 22).

The development of an elaborate crystalline skeleton within the transparent embryo of the sea urchin provides a model for the shaping of hard mineralized tissues such as shell and bone

This isn't work analyzing the genetics of a sea urchin; this is a job whose daily mandate is to help sick people.

Others have tracked the first few hours of the embryonic development of sea urchins and other organisms with the goal of seeing how various transcription factors alter gene expression over time.

Although the function of these sea urchin genes is not yet known, their proteins form complexes in a manner similar to RAG1 and RAG2, says Fugmann.

On reefs with otters he found a lush, green kelp forest and low numbers of sea urchins.

In the case of the sea urchin, however, the spines are much more durable than the raw material alone.

«Nature's blueprint for fracture - resistant cement: Based on the nanostructure of the sea urchin spines, scientists develop fracture - resistant cement.»

A thin section of sea urchin spine reveals this structural principle: crystalline blocks in an orderly structure are surrounded by a softer amorphous area.

But living healthy doesn't guarantee longevity either, a new study of sea urchins suggests.

The authors found warning signs of overfishing including small fishes, reduced numbers of species and the increasing occurrence of sea urchins and algae growth.

In one area the team found hundreds of sea urchins coming together to mate, which has rarely been observed.

They studied regenerative capacity in three species of sea urchins with long, intermediate and short life expectancies: the red sea urchin, Mesocentrotus franciscanus, one of the world's longest - lived organisms with a life expectancy of more than 100 years; the purple sea urchin, Strongylocentrotus purpuratus, with a life expectancy of more than 50 years; and the variegated sea urchin, Lytechinus variegatus, with a life expectancy of only four years.

MDI Biological Laboratory Associate Professor James A. Coffman, Ph.D., is studying the regenerative capacity of sea urchins in hopes that a deeper understanding of the process of regeneration, which governs the regeneration of aging tissues as well as lost or damaged body parts, will lead to a deeper understanding of the aging process in humans, with whom sea urchins share a close genetic relationship.

This is a scanning electron microscopy image of a calcite crystal generated in the presence of the sea urchin protein rSpSM50 on a silicon wafer showing organized nanotexturing on exposed surfaces.

This guest post from «Biomedical Beat,» the blog of the National Institute for General Medical Sciences, describes research by a team led by Andrea Bodnar, Ph.D., of the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences and including James A. Coffman, Ph.D., of the MDI Biological Laboratory on the fountain - of - youth characteristics of sea urchins and what they can tell us about human aging.

The House of Cards actress opts for a wine - colored Delpozo mini with a heart - shaped neckline and embellishments on the bodice (do they remind anyone else of sea urchins?).

Expansion of a central California kelp forest following the mass mortality of sea urchins.

She felt a Giant Pacific Manta ray's smooth exterior as it accidentally brushed up against her during the night manta snorkel, as well as the slimy surface of a sea cucumber and the spiny texture of a sea urchin.

Today, California sheephead, spiny lobsters, and sunflower stars are the primary consumers of sea urchins that help keep their populations in check.

Bull kelp may be the most omnipresent sight, but a rainbow of sea urchins, sunflower stars, brittle stars, and more can be seen clinging to the rocky shores.

The relatively low levels of sea urchins, and good plankton production, means that this area still has thriving habitats and good biodiversity compared to many of the other dive sites in the Canaries.

There are patches of sea urchins in the shallows, so look out for black spiky clusters.

Kayaking puts you within arm's reach of sea urchins, starfish and sea cucumbers, and gives you a whole new world to explore.

Also good to note is the bounty of sea urchins covering the bottom.

«Rising acidification of the ocean could reduce fertilisation of marine invertebrates and might eventually wipe out colonies of sea urchins, lobsters, mussels and oysters, according to a study.

And it's all thanks to their love of sea urchin, a natural predator of the carbon - sucking coastal seaweed, kelp.

How might exposure to a more acidic pH affect the growth, development and reproduction of sea urchins?

In particular, the designers focused on the sand dollar, a sub-species of sea urchin (Echinoidea).

Modelled on the biological principles of a sea urchin's plate skeleton, the idea was to study and then emulate this biological form using advanced computer - based design and simulations.

Inspired by the structure of the sea urchin, this wooden pavilion joins biology and structural form with computational design.

She's standing beside me while I type, showing me her «absolute favourites» and thanking me for having sourced a little chunk of sea urchin shell, because she'd «really been wanting some of that».