Succinctly explain how ocean acidification can affect the behavior of fish, such as the orange clownfish (Amphiprion percula)
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Clownfish live on coral reefs in close association with sea anemones. Clownfish larvae are strongly attracted to the scent of sea anemones and the scent of leaves of specific tropical rainforest trees, which are indicative of a suitable coral reef habitat. On the other hand, they show avoidance of leaves from specific tropical swamp trees, which indicate an undesirable swampy habitat. Acidified oceans can have a detrimental effect on the survival of clownfish larvae because their behavior changes: Larvae raised in acidified ocean water become very attracted to scents of swamp trees (unsuitable habitat) and their attraction for suitable coral reef habitats decreases. Another consequence of ocean acidification is the clownfish's attraction to the scent of predators instead of showing predator avoidance behavior. Research shows that ocean acidification causes this change in behavior of clownfish, and it is caused by a disruption in brain homeostasis. A decrease in extracellular Cl- interferes with chloride channels, more specifically the GABA-A receptor. The results of the research demonstrate that a small change in brain chemistry can affect behavior, and as shown in the example of the orange clownfish, may lead to a decrease in survival of the species.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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