Changes in water chemistry leave lake critters defenseless

Thursday, September 6, 2012 - 14:00 in Earth & Climate

Changes in Canadian lake water chemistry have left small water organisms vulnerable to ambush by predators, according to a new study. Low calcium levels affect the exoskeleton development of water fleas, which are food for fish and keep lakes clean. Plankton in the world's oceans may also be affected.

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